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Phentermine (Adipex, Ionamin, Duromine)

Summary

Phentermine is a prescription appetite suppressant. It is one of the two ingredients in Fen-phen.

Description

Phentermine comes as either a quick-acting drug (Adipex) or
a time-release drug (Ionamin or Duromine). It is generally only prescribed to people who are morbidly obese and thus are have health risks because of their weight.

Phentermine affects the neurotransmitters in your brain, causing stimulation which your brain responds to by turning off the hunger sensation.

Generally, patients only receive Phentermine for up to 12 weeks. Longer term use is not encouraged due to the issues of a tolerance reaction. Phentermine may become less effective over time, thus it's best not to use it for too long.

History

Phentermine was one of the two drugs in the infamous Fen-phen (which was withdrawn from the US market after it was linked to heart-related illnesses and deaths). But, it was Fenfluramine that was the problem with Fen-phen. So, Phentermine is still available.

Criticism

Phentermine acts like an amphetamine and thus can be addictive. Because of this, it is a controlled substance.

Phentermine is linked to insomnia and may cause blood pressure and heart rate to increase. Essentially, it's a stimulant and has all the side-effects (both negative and positive) of one.

15-Jun-2006 8:28am created by bill

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Anonymous	posted 26-Sep-2006 10:19am Really works. I lost 30 lbs in a few months. After I stopped taking it I didn't have any problem maintaining my weight. Now I am trying the organic kind called Phenterex but just started so I haven't seen any results yet. I'd like to know if anyone has had any results with the organic kind. Just trying to lose another 10 pounds but didn't want to spend too much money on diet pills this time. Thanks!
Anonymous	posted 3-Nov-2006 3:38pm My uncle just passed away from a "Phentermine induced heart attack". He was 42. Just reading up on some more things about the pill...
Anonymous	posted 27-Jan-2007 5:19am HI, JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS IF IT'S O'K TO TAKE DUROMINE 30MG WHILE BREASTFEEDING? MY CHILD IS 7MNTHS AND I PLAN ON WEANING HER OFF WHEN SHE'S ALMOST A YR OLD.I HAVE CUT DOWN ON HER MILK..MAYBE 2-4 FEEDS A DAY.
D'snana email	posted 31-Jan-2007 7:31pm have been on Phen- for 2weeks how long is it before i see results. Also are their any side affects such as heart attack. after going off phen is it easy to gain weight back. how much water do i need to drink a day.
Anonymous	posted 6-Feb-2007 10:34pm Pls dont use any drugs while breastfeeding!! If u intend to take Duromine pls stop breastfeeding completely. Unsafe for your baby.
Anonymous	posted 10-Feb-2007 3:47am great to use. dry mouth but small price to pay for its results. drink heaps of water.
Anonymous	posted 10-Feb-2007 11:51pm WARNING!!!!!! Do NOT take duromine if your pregnant or breast feeding!! This drug is the pharmacuticle equilivilent to SPEED, there's very little difference between the two, the only real difference is DUROMINE is cleaner than the speed you can find on the street. My personal experience: PSYCOSIS, if you were to take this while pregnant or breastfeeding, you are NOT fit to be a mother
Anonymous	posted 10-Feb-2007 11:55pm To the breast fedding mom... If your wanting to "ween" your child off breast feeding, while your taking duromine, consider you may have to "ween it off" duromine as well, its highly addictive and dangerous, i agree with the above poster, IF YOUR TAKING DUROMINE WHILE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING... YOUR NOT FIT TO BE A MOM.... GET YOUR PRIORITES STRAIGHT!!!!!!
Kelly	posted 11-Feb-2007 12:09am There are so many side effects with duromine and its equivilents, Heart attack, arythmia, psycosis, addiction, sleeplessness, dizziness, excessive sweating mania and stretch marks (when you lose weight that quickly your body goes into shock)... the list goes on and on, ITS NOT A SAFE WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT, it's intended for short time use only. The bad out ways good in regards to this drug, even if your doctor does prescribe this for you, they will no doubt cease the prescriptions after a few months (if they are a decent doctor) leaving you addicted to them and struggling to keep the weight off, trust me, it will only pile back on twice as much and twice as fast once you stop. Its really not worth the health risks and the strech marks. The ONLY way to lose weight is through diet and exercise, it sucks i know, but its the truth. AND if you care at all about your health (let alone that of your child) you WONT TAKE THEM!! TRUST ME IVE BEEN THERE.........ITS NOT WORTH IT
Anonymous	posted 15-Feb-2007 8:26pm i used the pill but noticed that i could not sleep very well. i did not know it was a side effect so i know i am not making this up. it really decreased my appetite and made me feel like i was on an "upper." i don't like the feeling of drugs so even though it was a VERY productive month for me, i stopped taking this pill. the deal breaker for me was the inability to get deep sleep like i normally do. i'd like to lose the 20 lbs but i value my sleep more.
Anonymous	posted 17-Feb-2007 9:56am I have been taking the Phentermine 'Resin' for a year now and lost 50 lbs. (still 20 lbs to go). The first day I had so much energy and a sense of well being that I had never felt before. I was instantly hooked. However, that was drastically reduced on day two and gone by day three. I was highly disappointed those feelings went away, but it has deffinately been a success for me. I think the biggest change is I DON'T THINK ABOUT FOOOD. All my life I have struggles with weight and it seemed thoughts of food were constantly on my mind. This medication has releived me of that burden. I feel free! I have not had any problems other than constipation, but I had that before taking the Rx it is just a little worse now. My doctor wonderful and treats obesity as a disease, like high blood pressure or diabetes. I love it and tell everyone I meet!
Anonymous	posted 27-Feb-2007 2:00pm i took phen and lost 40lbs in 3 months, currently i still have been able to maintain the weight off taking Phen only when i go to the gym (i can go weeks with out taking the pills and with no problems), also maintaining a strick diet, this are not miracle pills, you need to work out and eat right once you have done it for a couple of months your whole mentality about food and excersice changes from being a "must do" to an enjoyment. since i lost all that weight i dont look at food the same way, i enjoy more knowing i have a nice body than eating a cheesburger just for that heck of it. in regards of the pills side effects you should know ahead of time if you suffer from high blood preasure, heart attacks in the family etc. if you have them dont risk it and dont take the pill. if you have addictive tendencies also do not take the pills
Rhonda	posted 13-Mar-2007 8:50pm I took time released phentermine. In the past Ive had problems with anxiety so I dont even drink caffine. When I decided to try the phentermine (dr. prescribed) I was a little concerned. It was not like taking over the counter diet pills that make you really hyper from caffine. This did give me more energy but in a positive way. I really felt in control of my hunger which helped me to make healthier food choices instead of letting my cravings control me. It also made me "feel" like exercising which is amazing because I hate exercise. I only had 32 lbs to lose to my ideal weight. I lost 26 lbs in the first 2 months so I quit taking them. Hubby felt that was enough and didnt want me on them very long. I have been off 2 months and have continued my good habits. I still have good control over my appetite etc. I have only lost 3 lbs in the last 2 months though and that is disappointing. But atleast I havent gained! I figure if I lose a pound a month I will be at my goal soon enough. I think this is a good diet product to take if you are under a doctors supervision and dont have any health risks. Better this than all the over the counter junk without supervision that most the time doesnt work. I tried a green tea type of diet pill from the health food store... oh my gosh! never again! I felt like I was going crazy for 5 hours until it wore off. And to the one who lost her uncle due to a heart attack induced by phen, Im so sad to hear that. My sincere sympathy. But I do think that someone would either have to have a heart problem or be taking much more than the amount prescribed for that to happen. I do know it is true that the effect of added energy wear off after youve taken them for a while for me it was a month or so. So I can imagine some people would be tempted to take more and more to get that feeling back. Maybe that happened. But the positive effects on the appetite did not diminish after time. Best wishes to all!
Pharmacy and Medicine email	posted 15-Mar-2007 12:00pm I had insomnia for YEARS....all it took was a cup of warm milk with honey each night to do the trick! WBR LeoP
Anonymous	posted 19-Mar-2007 2:44pm I've been taking phen for about 2 months now and I've lost 15lbs. but I just found out I'm 4 weeks pregnant. I stoped taking phen, but will it have any affect on the baby?
Anonymous	posted 30-Mar-2007 1:09am it shouldnt cause i had took it a few weeks before i had found out i was pregnant for my daughter too and now shes 10 months and very healthy, but now since you know dont keep taking them. oh let your doctor know that you took them.
Anonymous	posted 11-Apr-2007 10:28pm I've been taking Duromine for about 2 weeks now on a semi-strick diet and I've lost about 8 pounds without exercising. I'd recommend it to anyone. I have not had any side effects from it besides cotton mouth. A bottle of water has become practically glued to my hand. Everyone's body is different, the experience for one may not be the same for another. I've been able to sleep fine. They don't give me any excess energy. I don't feel any effects when I take the pill besides my decreased appetite. I don't have the cravings for fattening foods anymore e.i. McDonalds..I don't even crave soda which I was practically addicted to before. Calling Duromine the equivilent to Speed is a bit dramatic. Any person with common sence would know to stop taking the pill if they have an increased heart rate/blood pressure. As I said it depends on each persons body. It comes highly recommended from me.
Anonymous	posted 12-Apr-2007 11:48pm I took Phentermine for several years (under doctor supervision) and lost 80 lbs. I also developed high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, lost a lot of my vision in my right eye (possibly due to a light stroke according to the doctor), quit my job after 17 years while having a nervous breakdown and ended up in the local mental health facility thanks to this drug. I lost a lot of weight, but I also lost my job, my money and nearly lost my life. Gained all the weight back after I quit taking it plus 30 lbs.
TONYA email	posted 24-Apr-2007 7:42pm QUESTION?? WHY WOULD U TAKE PHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS WHEN U LOST 80 LBS ALREADY?? I HAVE BEEN ON PHEN SINCE FRIDAY APRIL 20TH-- I STARTED MY CALORIE CONTROL A MONTH EARLIER SO THAT I KNEW THE DIET PART, WHICH CONSIST OF ALL LEAN CUISINE. MY STARTING WEIGHT WAS 214LB AND I BOTTOM AT 205 AND WASNT LOOSING ANYMORE WEIGHT- SO I WENT TO THE DIET DOCTOR AND SHE PUT ME ON ADIPEX AND EVERY 2 WEEKS I WILL GO GET WEIGHT IN TO SEE MY PROGRESS, BUT ANYHOW TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT I HAVE NEVER TOOK A DIET PILL IN MY LIKE, BUT IT DOES GIVE U A DRY MOUTH AND U NEED WATER!!! LOTS OF IT!!! I WEIGHT MYSELF THIS MORNING APRIL 24TH I AM AT 200LB!! SO YES I AM A STRONG BELIVER IN THE PILL!!! I THINK U JUST HAVE TO BE STRONG AND KNOW WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! I WILL KEEP WORKING OUT-- I WILL KEEP MY CALORIES LOW---I WILL GET TO MY IDEAL WEIGHT AND GET OFF!! JUST EMAIL FOR IF ANY ??? I AM HERE!!
TONYA email	posted 24-Apr-2007 7:44pm HOW LONG SHOULD YOU TAKE A DIET PILL?? I DONT SEE MYSELF TAKING THIS DIET PILL FOR MORE THEN 3-4 MONTHS AND MAINTAING MY WEIGHT THUR SELF CONTROL
Anonymous	posted 1-May-2007 7:06pm anyone who takes diet pills is nuts THEY DONT WORK only in the short term are there results then the weight piles on speedily and some they also cause long term damage to health and ruin your metabolic system i.e food is easily hoarded by the body as fat thereafter.There is no such thing as a safe drug whatever doctors & scientists tell you!Sensible eating and adequate excercise is the only answer.Diet pills are a huge money making scam love yourself and avoid them,there are no quick fixes!
Anonymous	posted 9-May-2007 10:37am i would love to lose 30-40 lbs but i have no way of gettin the duromine pills can u pls tell me how i can get them.
trisha	posted 17-May-2007 3:02pm hello i used to take phentermine before they went up on them i think that paying over 250.00 is just toooo much money.But i do have to say when i was taking them i did lose weight and now that i haven't taking any in a while i have gained about 10 pounds i hate it but i guess i need to work the hard way now to get rid of my weight.
trisha	posted 17-May-2007 3:03pm oh by the way do anyone know where u can get them at a decent price?
nima	posted 19-May-2007 9:17pm WHERE can I buy PHENTERMINE without prior Rx??? I used phentermine 37.5mg tablets last summer and lost 35 lbs in 4 months. I decided to take some time off before going back on them, but can't find a place to buy them now. I still need to lose another 35 lbs. I have tried several websites, I waited for my order for weeks and nothing arrived. Where can I order it? What website is reliable?
Anonymous	posted 21-May-2007 3:12pm where can i buy duromine,i'm a desperate fatty,and getting fatter, I used duromine couple of years ago and lost loads of weight, clinic is now closed though so can anyone out there help please.

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