Question:
Has anyone taken this medication

Hi, I have recently started taking a medication. Its my understanding that before most insurances will approve the surguery you have to have at least six months of doctor approved wieght loss. I am taking phentermine 30 mg tablets. I have not been to my doctor to see if I have had any weight loss. If you have taken the medication please let me know how it worked for you. Also, if there are any suggestions on other medications that have worked well.    — kizie23 (posted on October 27, 2005)


October 27, 2005
I was on a Liver shrink diet 2 weeks prior to my Open Rny ... If you would like the diet let me know and I will email it to you... It allows you to eat pretty well so it wasnt hard at all... and I lost 11 lbs in 2 weeks.. You do have to be on a supervised diet with your doctor but it is not always nessisary that you lose alot of weight... just that it is tracked and shows that you were trying to lose but not always could. does that make since? write me here [email protected]
   — Flo

October 27, 2005
Hi! Phentermine to my knowledge is not a healthy drug to be on. Why not try weight watcher, or Jenny craig... something more healthy. The pills are really not good for you... and they made me a little more "mental" than I usually was! LOL!! TRy a more traditional weight loss, and concentrate on giving your body what it needs to stay healthy and strong! Good luck and God Bless!
   — angelina1970

October 27, 2005
My trip through the insurance maze was a 6 month diet with monthly weigh-ins and documentation of what was eaten and exercise. The insurance was very specific about it. I had a 6 month diet with a dietician but because didn't hit the exact make of 26 weeks I had to jump though hoops. The 6 month diet really doesn't matter as long as you meet the requirements that the insurance company requires.
   — 1968 Loser

October 27, 2005
Yes, I have taken phentermine. Mine was only 20mg. But it is absolutely fine to take, some associate it with the "phen-phen", which of course this is only one part of the "phen" - the part that is okay! The other was like phedra or something like that and it is not okay! It is a good appetite suppressant! However, you may be awake and ready to clean at all hours of the night!! It hit me like that about the second week or so until your body adjusts! I had used phentermine MANY times! My mom also still uses it! If you have any other questions just email [email protected]!!
   — momsluv2

October 28, 2005
My insurance only required a 3 month supervised diet by my pcp. I started in June and finished the end of August. I lost only 3 lbs. but the diet was documented by my pcp. Which the insurance company accepted. My surgery date in 11/11/05. Just follow-up with your doc. and make sure he documents it. I am sure you will do fine. Good luck!
   — Debbie C

October 28, 2005
I have been on phentermine many times over the last seven years and have had great results. The first time I took it, I lost 45 lbs. in a year. My appetite was greatly reduced and I had amazing energy. However, taking it for extended periods of time will cause your body to adjust to the meds. therefor making you immune to them. In my case, after a year, I stopped losing weight. I gave it 9 months, hoping I was at a plateau, but I finally stopped taking the phentermine and then unfortunately all and more of the weight came back on. My Dr. recommended taking precription holidays ( 6 mo. on, 3 mo. off.....). I tried this, but in my case the dammage was done, I was already immune to the effects of phentermine. I hope this info. has been helpful to you. V
   — Vana

October 28, 2005
I was given this drug as part of my 6 month supervised diet program that my insurace requested. I had side effects from it! Crying, nervousness, and I started having a period, which I hadn't done it years. Just be sure you see your doc monthly and weigh in and have them document it for the records.
   — Louise P.

October 28, 2005
Hi, Yes i have taken the med.for me it made me jumpy and antsie but gave me some extra energy.As for weight lose and its help in that it did help in small amounts of weight lose but i always gained it back.I to am looking into taking it again for the diet documentaion part of this but i was told 3 months maybe all i need to do sence i have records from yrs back of weight lose and regain.You dont have to loose a great amount during this time of dieting only showing you have tried something else befor asking to have the surg.I do know some doctors do say 3-6 months of this though.Please be carefull taking this is will up your blood pressure and also cause heart palpatations as well as light headedness up on rising to fast.It has many side effects check into them your self,you can look it up on the net.Good luck i hope all works out for you as you are hopeing. Terri
   — Terri D.

October 29, 2005
The reason i had the surgery is because I did not lose wieght even though i watched my diet and exercised! Phentermine is not a drug you should be on without a doctor's supervision. Go to the doctor and get a good weight loss plan.
   — Novashannon

November 4, 2005
I took this drug back in 1993 and 1994. It made me nervous and jittery. I also suffered terrible dry mouth; but that made me drink alot of water and the hyperactivity helped me burn more energy. However, as a nurse, I should warn you to talk to your doctor first. Some Rx weight loss meds can also affect your blood pressure (i.e. Meridia can increase BP) and your metabolism rate.
   — CHARLOTTELVN

November 11, 2005
Melissa; Phentermine is a diet pill. It will take off some of your weight. You will lose your appetite, and I became full of energy. I was on it for 8 months, lost 30#'s. I had to come off of it, because it raised my Blood Pressure, so make sure you have your BP checked. Also while on this med. EVERY MONTH see your Dr., so your insurance company will see you have been on a Dr. supervised diet. Big thing! See that Dr. every month, or the insurance company will not consider it a DR. "Supervised Program" Any questions feel free to e-mail me: [email protected] [email protected]. Good Luck!
   — Liz B.




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