Phentermine and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ms ...
• February 4, 2017

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex on Jan 1, 2014, until Feb 1, 2014. I lost 30 pounds even. I did only 30 minutes of cardio a day. That was just brisk walking. My side effects were: cotton mouth, extreme loss of appetite, I lost my ass, I had extreme energy, couldn't sleep, I was very focused, I had a pleasant attitude but quickly became irritated, fast heartbeat, and blurry vision every now and again. My doctor told me that with Adipex, it helps you curb your hunger, but when you work out, it burns double calories. I was 180 and went to 149. When I stopped, the weight never came back, and it became hard for me to eat as much as I used to. I got pregnant and had a baby on Jan 29, 2015. I am 180 pounds as of 2/4/17 and I started Adipex again. Same symptoms, and I'm losing a lot again."

• Ms ...
• March 24, 2016

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex-P on 03/12. I am 5'5" and my starting weight was 315!! :( Side effects: dry mouth. Nothing else for me. It took about a week for the pill to curb my appetite. I drink lots of water! A couple of days I cheated on my diet, but I never overate like I used to. I have changed my eating habits tremendously. Currently, I have not done any exercising, but I plan to start. Today is 03/24, and I have lost 8 pounds! This is just the beginning of my weight loss journey. I recommend this pill."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2013

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 20-year-old male. I was never involved in sports in high school. I started taking Adipex in February 2013. It is now June, and I have lost 57 lbs! I have gotten off the medicine for about a month now and only take a pill every now and then as I start to lose my motivation. Coming from 334 lbs and only being 5'10'', it is amazing the difference you feel in your entire body. I am a full-time college student, and that makes it hard to focus on your health, but Adipex does it for me. I have had the dry mouth, and it does tend to make me extremely irritable sometimes, but still does the job. I have gone from a 48 in jeans to a 44, and some 42s fit."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking phentermine 37.5 on 7/24/2014 @ 282 lbs. One week later on 7/31/2014 down 10 lbs to 272. I am eating 2000 calories per day and exercising daily: 3 days cardio, 3 days strength. Pros: helps control my appetite, no late-night snacking. Cons: dry mouth."

• bcl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2013

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Adipex for 4 days now. I have lost 13 pounds somehow. I changed my eating to only intake 1000 calories a day. I take half a pill in the morning and half a pill at noon. I have severe dry mouth and drink about 10 bottles of water a day. I am having trouble sleeping for the last 2 days. I get the jitters really bad about 30 mins after I take the pill, it lasts for a few hours. No issues with my heart rate! I am hungry until my stomach hurts. I was an overeater, so it's pretty painful! With all that, this pill is worth it. I am excited about my progress so far and can't wait to see what I can get down to in a few months!"

• MKm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on generic Adipex for 1 month. Start weight 183. Current weight 171. Drink lots of water on this. Dehydration can cause headaches (I get migraines already, so this did not increase due to the medication). The first day I was nauseous. The first week was extreme dry mouth and complete lack of appetite. I had to remind myself to eat during the first week. At some point during the second week, I was feeling a bit hungry but not the constant hunger I experienced before. As of the end of the first month, the only persisting side effect is the dry mouth. I'm also not sleeping very well! But I just take Tylenol PM for that. Overall, I feel good. I'm losing weight. I'm less hungry, so I'm selecting better food choices. (Chocoholic lol) and no serious issues."

• Tor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 37.5 mg on November 22, 2014. I went to the doctor on December 23, 2014, weighed in, and I've lost a total of 20 lbs with no exercise and keeping calories between 800-1200 most days. Sometimes I went over by eating out, but most days it was within that range. Plus, I've been drinking a lot of water. I will be starting my new bottle today, December 28, 2014, and will be back to the doctor on February 1, 2015. The only side effect I've experienced is dry mouth. Fingers crossed that this will continue to work the same way this month. I will exercise this month while taking it."

• Bri...
• May 8, 2017

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pill already. I've been only taking it for 8 days, and already I lost 9 lbs. I weighed 188 lbs, and now I'm 179 since I've started taking it. It helps curb your appetite. I have to remember to eat, honestly. I do have blurry vision and dry mouth and tons of energy. I'm not constipated like most because I take vitamin C, I guess. I love the results and will continue to use it. I'm 5'1'' and my goal weight is 130 lbs. I will keep y'all updated :)"

• Ana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex on 10/04/18. I have hypothyroidism, and it's very difficult to lose weight. I'm only taking 1/2 a pill in the morning. My current weight is 169.4 lb. I want to lose at least 15 pounds. Have a more than normal but not exaggerated dry mouth, of course, but it makes me feel happy overall. First, those people that have hypothyroidism will understand what I mean. I feel alive!!! Good luck to all my hypo friends out there. Will post my weight loss in a month."

• 1bi...
• April 10, 2013

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'3 and weigh 196 lbs, and I started taking Adipex on 4/5. On 4/8, I weighed 193 lbs. The first day, it made me very jittery and have dry mouth very bad. I have also walked on the treadmill for thirty minutes since I started the Adipex. I have lost a pound a day. It helps me to eat smaller portions. My goal weight is 150 lbs."

• pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking phentermine on the 3rd of December. I started out taking just half the pill for a week, then after a week took the whole pill. I did have dry mouth. My side effects have been mild. I have also been on a low-carb diet. It is December 23, and I'm happy to say I have lost 15 pounds."

• Tly...
• February 20, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started phentermine 5 days ago. I have no side effects except for a dry mouth and feeling tired. I have no energy or insomnia so far. I'm on a strict diet as well. No exercise. I've lost a total of 6.8 lbs! I'll update later with my progress."

• Sti...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 4, 2013

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Adipex (phentermine) is great for weight loss. I did experience minor side effects (i.e., dry mouth, insomnia). I have taken this medicine on and off for several years. I noticed rapid weight loss the first time I took it, losing over 30 pounds in the first month. I was 202 lbs when I took it the first time, and after only 1 month, I was down to about 170 lbs. I went off of the medicine for several months, didn't exercise, and returned to my original eating habits, regaining all of the weight plus some. The second time I took it, I didn't experience the same rapid weight loss I had with the first attempt, only getting down to about 182 lbs. Going for try #3 but will do it right this time with exercise and diet change for life!"

• det...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking phentermine due to some weight gain after a spinal fusion I had in April 2014. I can't do much exercising because I am in pain all the time. I started taking phentermine on October 1st, 2014. Today is my 4th day, and I have lost 11 lbs. I weighed in at 212 lbs, and today I weighed in at 202 lbs. It's hard to change eating habits, but I am doing this so I don't have to have another surgery. Not everybody has the same body makeup, but if you are determined, whether you shed the lbs fast or slow, this diet pill works. I recommend it to anyone who's willing to take charge of their life. Only you can make that change. The only side effect is dry mouth, which means you will want to drink a lot of water."

• Hed...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started phentermine on March 12, 2014, with a starting weight of 207 lbs, and I'm 5'8". As of May 15, 2014, I weigh 174 lbs, that's a loss of 33 pounds in nine weeks. I did not exercise at all and followed the Atkins low-carb diet with the phentermine 37.5 mg dose. I experienced dry mouth and some sleeplessness. I now take the pills one day on and one day off. It works very well."

• Sli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2015

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Oct. 16th - 5'8, 256 lbs, Male. Oct. 26th - 240 lbs even. 16 lbs - 10 days. Loss of appetite, which makes it easy to control how, what, and when you eat. Dry mouth only if you don't drink lots of water, which is absolutely necessary to dispose of the fat you're losing. 1/2 pill - modest energy. Whole pill - a bit shaky, but I love shaky. Feels like a miracle is happening. Getting my life back slowly but surely."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking phentermine on 9-26-14. I weighed 196 lbs. I had my first weigh-in today, 10-9-14, and I now weigh 187 lbs. I lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks. The side effects I'm having are dry mouth, headaches, and stomach pains, but that could be my loss of appetite throughout the day and not eating. I'm also experiencing insomnia. I was taking the pill at 10 am. I am now switching to half a pill and taking it at 8 am. I will see if it works better for me."

• Jen...
• April 22, 2015

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Adipex 4/16 exactly 6 days ago. I started at 181 lbs, I am now down to 176.4 lbs. I have had occasional headaches and dry mouth, but as long as I keep losing this weight I need to lose, I can deal with it. My goal is to lose all my pregnancy weight I put on with my second baby. 28 more pounds to go!!"

• Hye...
• April 3, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My mom and aunts went to the doctor and got these pills to lose weight, they all lost over 20 lbs. I weigh 227 lbs, it's been 4 days I've been taking phentermine 37.5. Already lost 7 lbs. It's great! I have lots of energy, I just always have a dry mouth, so I make detox water with lemon, mint, and strawberry/cucumber and take it with me everywhere. Let's see if I can get to my goal of 170 lbs."

• AMG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2017

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Addition to my original post: Started on 1/19/2017, 5'4'', 18 yr. old female weighing 168 lbs. Always been a little overweight and decided to make a change. It is now 2/17/2017, and I have lost 7 lbs., so I now weigh 161. I got those results with a semi-strict diet and working out frequently (about 5-6 days a week). I don't have a ton of weight to lose, so it hasn't melted off as fast as others, but it definitely works! Just have extreme dry mouth. I would recommend this to anyone serious about losing weight. Will update again in a month. ***3/17/17*** now weigh 154.6, total weight loss of 14 lbs. in two months. This month will be my last month because my body fat and BMI will most likely be back in the normal range."

• Str...
• July 18, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m a 25-year-old female with PCOS and 5’6”. Unhealthy eating habits and stress led me to weigh 225 lb in June 2019. On June 7th, I took diethylpropion for 2 weeks with a 2 lb weight loss. On June 20th, I was prescribed 37.5 mg of phentermine to take daily in the AM. The first few days, I had a lot of trouble sleeping, but have since adjusted to that. The only side effect I continue to have is dry mouth now. I am about a month into taking this medication and currently at 197 lbs, a 28 lb weight loss since June 1st now. This medicine has largely eliminated cravings for me, making healthier food an easier choice. I gave up soda almost instantly from multiple 32 oz drinks a day to 80-100 oz of water a day. I have struggled with weight loss for a long time, and this has been a huge help so far. I typically now eat about 1200-1500 calories a day, and the only exercise I do is walking during the workday with nothing extra added. My end goal is 155-160 lb. I’m hopeful to reach that by the 6-month mark."

• Amy...
• April 20, 2015

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Adipex for the past 3 months as prescribed. I weighed 190 lbs. with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The first month I lost 20 lbs. The 2nd month 4 lbs. and 3rd month 4 lbs. I played volleyball 2x a week, which helped. I could have lost more, but I hate exercising if it's not volleyball. My 1st month, the insomnia was nightly. The dry mouth was all the time. Try chewing gum. I drank more water than I'm used to, but it was good for me. Constipation was a problem. Try fiber pills or Phillips or stool softener for constipation. Lots of energy. 2nd month, sleep was better. I felt great because I could feel those 20 lbs. off and my clothes were so baggy. Lots of energy. I slightly started to want to eat. 3rd month. Total loss = 28 lbs."

• Buc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update: I have been taking phentermine for about 6 weeks (half pill first week and 37.5 pill since). Starting weight was 178, and current weight is 160.4. So I've lost around 17.5 lbs in 6 weeks. I haven't been working out, but I've been keeping track of my steps and making sure I'm meeting my daily goal. I've been sticking to a 1200 calorie/day plan and drinking only water, except for one hot green tea every day. Tracking everything on MyFitnessPal. No new side effects, just thirsty and a little dry mouth. I lost about 13 lbs in the first 3 weeks, but then didn't lose anything the next week. Luckily, it picked back up again, and I've lost around 2 lbs each week since. I hope all is going well for everyone!"

• can...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2013

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Adipex for almost two years. When they say it's not such a thing as a miracle pill, they haven't tried this. I lost 10 pounds from my goal of losing 150 pounds. My weight loss has slowed down a bit, but as long as the numbers go down and not up, I'm still happy. I did experience extremely dry mouth, dizziness, and loss of appetite for the first two months. BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY BIT. Now I'm starting to have sleeping problems, which I don't like. I am very scared that if I stop taking it, I'm going to gain my weight back."

• Hub...
• August 27, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Jan 3, 2014, the first week I lost 10 pounds! It's now 8.27.14, and I've lost 55 pounds total. I have been slacking and not working out, but I love it. Dry mouth, I still have it, but it makes you just want to drink water. I have recommended tons of people! But I also take it at 5:00 am or 4:40 am and workout for half an hour and then again at night for an hour or half an hour. It gives me a lot of energy, makes you sweat, and not as hungry either. I would recommend it, trust me, they work."