Diet Pill

Correction: you are a compulsive overeater, but you DO have control. The game we play is learning to harness it better and better over time...

I definitely agree with you Sonora. Brenda

Christa, I have used several kinds over the years.... I was on phen/fen about 11 years ago... is that the same thing your talking about?  I think it is Phentermine/fenlouromine? Or something like that? Anyhow, I thought  it was no longer used due to it's causing so many heart problems (down the line). If so- I would be VERY VERY careful. If it IS the same... I personally would never take it.  It was involved in so many cases of congestive heart failure etc., and it is also highly linked to causing heart defects in children that come AFTER.  I was asked to join in a suit at one time because my son had a heart defect and I had been taking this when I learned I was preggo.  It was to much for my body. I would take the prescribed amount and couldn't sleep for TWO DAYS! I cut myself down to taking it only every 2-3 days because I just could not do it. I never did join in the suit because I had another child who 1.5 years earlier was also diagnosed with a heart defect. I knew I'd not get anywhere because of that. I wasn't on it prior or during my other pregnancy. And the total I took before I realized I was preggo was maybe 6 due to my spreading it out so far and taking an EPT only 1 DAY beyond my 28 day TOM. I don't feel it had anything to do with my sons defect but I know there are MANY that are highly linked to it. (so don't get preggo!!!!) I was also on Meridia- it's been two years now since I was on it. I did really well on that and it was the FIRST time I ever remember being able to see a bag of chips or something- and eat maybe 3- then leave the bag alone. But just about exactly 3 months into it- it just literally *STOPPED*. I don't know why, but it stopped working like just over night. So my dear, I know what you're going through, and I know your looking for a way to gain control- and I'm NOT trying to talk you out of this- but please please PLEASE be VERY VERY careful and be VERY well educated as you go into it. And the BIGGEST thing.... DON'T think that these side affects "only happen to somebody else".... cause it can really suck big time when YOU are that small percentage that it hits :( Keep us posted on what you decide!     

Phen/Fen equals BAD! lol. I looked it all over and it says they are totally two different drugs. I believe you are right that Phen/Fen is no longer allowed out here in the world lol. I looked into Meridia as well that has been linked to heart things too which scared me more than Phetermne..Phetermine is just the generic brand for Adipex-P. :)

Christa, you know I'm behind you all the way.  Maybe this drug will be a winner.  Try it out and if you start getting some serious side effects, stop it.  Any help you can get, you know?

Thanks Janina. :) You're always behind me.  I have got an hour until I go to the doctors....

Hey, yea I kinda come in and out of this forum, but I saw your post and wanted to reply.  I am "currently"...I say currently because I sometimes forget to take it...taking Phentermine.  I take it once a day between 10 am and 2 pm.  I usually take it when I stop working for lunch...eventhough sometimes that doesn't happen..I just grab something and take the pill..when I remember..I have been taking it for about 1 month..not consistently.  I have lost 20 lbs, but I haven't taken the pill for about 2 weeks, except maybe once or twice.  Oops!!!  But, anyways, the only side effects I had is that when I first took it, I felt so sick from eating about the first day or two, which could possibly not be so bad!  I also had one episode of not being able to sleep until early morning, but I also had taken the pill later in the day like about 3 or 4..But you know, you should try whatever you wanna try, you're a grown woman and you know that if you take something and it gives you side effects or it just doesn't work you'll stop...so keep on with your journey, as will I, and hopefully, we'll find something or, for me, stick with something long enough to permanently incorporate it into our life.  I also am not on the pill "for life" or looking for some quick fix, I just need a boost or a little help, ya know? I was instructed to take the pills for 2 months and then stop for 3-4 weeks.  Then, if I want to continue, I'll be on the same cycle.  Anyways, hope this helps you or gave you something to do for the amount of time it took you to read this!!!!!  Good luck!!!! 

That's exactly how I feel. But just to be cautious as with ANY meds...  I say if it's safe and works... go for it!!

Awesome. I was hoping someone would reply that is on it currently. Thank you for your response. And yes I always see your face around here every now and then. It looks as if it is working for you! Good. Yes i know its just a boost you do it for so long then stop and if you need it you go back its just a process.  Do you take the tablets or capsules? I want to talk to him about the capsules that you take and they release thru out the day. Hmm.....

Please see my post to Donna this morning...i missed this yesterday.  Christa, in your case, I would for sure talk with the doctor. I feel in your case that other issues in your life, from what you present to us here, may be where you need to tweak to make your life healthier. Earning more money, being able to have more tools like good food around, going the gym on a consistent basis rather than what seems like fits and spurts and over doing it when you do go.   I am tempted to say also ask him about Wellbutrin...yes, it is prescribed for depression, and it has the side effect of appetite suppressant as well as it may even you out in your life. I look back on my early years...i was very much like you, a lot of mis-directed good happy energy. I could a used that kind of help perhaps...huh maybe still could!  You seem like a very creative person, you are young, and you know deep down the directions you want & need to go, just cannot seem to guide it all to the right corridor! Hey, I was 21 once also, and did not even have as much focus as you seem to have.

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