Why are you needing a appetite suppressant?
This item strikes me as dangerous as it was part of that other product fen-phen. If you look up that one, you will discover some terrible side effects including death.

On Wiki, it mentions that this product is to be used by people who are obese and in combination with diet and exercise. What does you dr say about taking this product, and what diet and exercise plans have you set to accompany these pills. This product is to be used for only a short period of time, like 2 weeks.

There's a pretty long list of warnings and side effects just on the Wiki site; I would suggest you read it before starting to take this product.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phentermine

Why take a chance of heart valve damage or death, just to lose a few pounds quickly?

don't do it..I did it in 1999 for 6 months lost 67 pounds, never ate, became anorexic type behavior, HE would sit and make sure I ate food, It is very habit forming, you can't sleep, you are constantly going, your heart races, paranoia, it is just not worth it, better to stick to healthy eating and exercise..oh yeah..as soon as i stopped, 3 months later i had gained it all back..:( seriously 3 months!!!

Add my vote - DO NOT USE IT!

I can see very few reasons to use OTC medications to lose weight. They are not safe. If you do need them they should be prescribed by a DR.

I would love to see you do it the safe, healthy way.
Check out this support group! We are the greatest!

Hugs!

I have taken it twice. My doctor prescribed it to me. It gave me tons of energy. Made me so hyper I could hardly sit still. Not sure what the otc one is like but the prescription one is amphetamine based. You have to drink lots of water while take it and absolutely no caffeine as it has caffeine in it. It did boost my metabolism but I quit taking it after like a month. When you quit taking it you may end up putting some or all the weight back on. Oh also, it can cause damage to your teeth as you end up with drymouth and so the acid can eat at your teeth specially between them.

It's a good drug. Meaning, it's effective. Down side is...it doesn't teach you behaviors. It jacks up your energy...which, be careful when adding exercise to your routine. Your heart rate will go through the roof. It definitel suppresses your appetite. It does dehydrate you. But, what happens when you stop it? You've lost a lot of weight, but you've really learned nothing. When you stop it, your diet will likely go back to the way it was.

Nevermind what it does to your heart. Don't forget the damage to your thyroid it could cause. I don't recommend it. BUT...if you're going to take it, definitely do it under the supervision of a doctor.

good luck with whatever you decide.

thank u all so much 4 replying,although im not sure i rely wanted to no all the bad stuff!!!i took my first 1 2day,just woried about sleepin as do not sleep well anyway.i no it seems extreme but i have to lose weight.have been trying 4 months now,since my boyf left me n have struggled.i wana lose a lot of weight so that people notice wen i go home at xmas.i rely apericate u all takin the time 2 reply,if ever any of u wana chat bout weight loss or netin,message me xxx

I was prescribed this by a doctor and liked it a lot. I took it for a month and lost 15lbs (didn't gain it back either...) without making MAJOR changes.... What stopped me from refilling was the metabolic clinic I went to is a 2 hour drive... Was thinking about going back to it once I am not so broke :-P Not sure about OTC... OTC is scary....

Well, I guess everyone has different advice. I will just tell you that I did try this years ago (when I probrably didn't even need to) I was having heart palpitations on this, sweating, and anxiety attachs. Just be careful and stop if this drug is to much for your body. Hugs Denise

I wish you luck. My daughters' mother in law takes it occasionally and she seems fine. I however took it when it was part of fen-phen, and I ended up in a class action law suit against the company for damage to the heart. I don't think it was as regulated as it is today. Let me know it is going for you. I'll be pulling for you. Marilyn