How do I wean myself off of phentermine?

How do I wean myself off of phentermine?

We suggest for those women trying to lose 25 lbs or less, you start weaning off the phentermine after the second month. Take the pill every other day for two weeks, then every third day, until you are down to 1 pill a week (usually Sunday) then stop completely.

How long does withdrawal from phentermine last?

Withdrawal symptoms from Adipex use tend to peak within the first couple of days and diminish over the next week. Common withdrawal symptoms from Adipex include: Headaches. Lack of energy.

What happens after you stop taking phentermine?

If you stop taking the drug or don’t take it at all: You may not lose weight. If you take this drug for a long period of time and stop it suddenly, you may have extreme fatigue and depression. If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely.

Is fatigue a side effect of phentermine?

Fatigue or tiredness can come as a result of sleepless nights or following a period of over-stimulation, however, adverse effects of phentermine also include drowsiness, fatigue, and reduced energy levels.

Will I gain weight after I stop taking phentermine?

Without making the proper changes, it is likely that you’ll gain back the weight you lost — and possibly more — once you stop taking phentermine. A comprehensive lifestyle change includes: A reduced-calorie diet: If you have excess weight to lose, eat 300–500 fewer calories per day.

Can I cut my phentermine pill in half?

Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take the disintegrating tablet with or without food.

Can phentermine be stopped abruptly?

Abrupt cessation of long-term phentermine therapy does not induce amphetamine-like withdrawal. Long-term phentermine therapy does not induce phentermine cravings. Symptoms observed after abrupt phentermine cessation represent loss of therapeutic effect and are not withdrawal.

Will I gain all the weight back after stopping phentermine?

Do you gain weight after stopping phentermine?

How can I maximize the effects of phentermine?

Alkalizing Foods: To maximize the effects of phentermine it is necessary to have an alkaline urinary pH (7.5 to 8.0), as this means the phentermine will be excreted from your body at a slower rate.

Has anyone died on phentermine?

Forty-one (0.3 percent) of 13,972 phentermine users experienced a major adverse event (36 cardiovascular events; 5 deaths), but none of these was among the long-term users.

Is it OK to skip a day of phentermine?

What should I do if I missed a dose of Phentermine (Lomaira)? Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is late in the day. Do not take two doses at one time.