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Has anyone lost weight using phentermine?
Adipex-P (phentermine) for Weight Loss: “I took Adipex for 1 year and lost 90lbs. I changed my eating habits and starting doing light exercise 3 days a week. I’ve been off Adipex for 3 months and haven’t gained any weight back. Just stick with a healthy eating plan and you will not gain.
Who should not take phentermine?
Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. You should not use phentermine if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe heart problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, advanced coronary artery disease, extreme agitation, or a history of drug abuse.
How much weight do you lose the first week on phentermine?
Depending on your lifestyle and the changes you make once you start, it’s possible to lose several pounds the first week as your body sheds water weight. That being said, the recommended weekly rate of weight loss is one to two pounds. Losing weight slowly and steadily ensures your body is losing fat and not muscle.
When was phentermine taken off the market?
Fen-Phen was taken off the market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997 after safety concerns surrounding fenfluramine. Phentermine alone, however, has been used for decades and appears to be a safe and effective weight loss medication when used in the short-term in healthy individuals.
How much weight can you lose on phentermine in 3 months?
How much weight can you lose on phentermine? According to several studies, the average weight lost on phentermine is 3 to 5 pounds per month. In most cases, patients can easily meet the minimum expected weight loss of 5% starting body weight in the first three months.
What are the bad side effects of phentermine?
Side effects of phentermine include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- dry mouth,
- constipation,
- an unpleasant taste,
- hives,
- impotence,
How bad is phentermine for you?
These include stroke, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), heart failure, coronary artery disease, valve disease, and uncontrolled high blood pressure. Phentermine may cause a serious increase in your blood pressure. This may make your heart work harder. The extra stress on your heart may make your heart disease worse.
What medications Cannot be taken with phentermine?
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication.
How much water should I drink with phentermine?
Water: The first rule of every diet is to drink lots of water. When taking phentermine you should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day in order to improve the functions of your body and assist in the release of water weight, as well as keeping you hydrated and less likely to misinterpret thirst for hunger.
Why was phentermine banned?
Phentermine was withdrawn from the market in the United Kingdom in 2000 while the combination medication fen-phen, of which it was a part, was withdrawn from the market in 1997 due to side effects of fenfluramine which caused increased levels of circulating of serotonin which stimulated serotonin receptors on heart …
How can I lose the most weight on phentermine?
Your diet should include foods with plenty of fiber, protein, fruits, vegetable and healthy fats; combined these will all work simultaneously to help your body burn fat, build muscle, limit swelling and lose weight quickly with phentermine.
Can you lose 20 pounds in a month?
Honestly. Simply put, you can lose 20 pounds in several months by eating fewer calories than you do now and exercising vigorously for three to five hours per week using resistance training, interval training, and cardio training.