05-02-2019, 12:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-02-2019, 12:14 PM by magnet1153.)
I've taken phentermine off and on over the years and had success when combined with a change of eating habits and portion size. I haven't taken it for over 10 years due to several concerns as I've grown older. Phentermine eventually caused me anxiety, which I then had to get medication for. I also developed hypertension/high blood pressure probably resulting from weight gain and aging. I quit taking it because I felt it was more harmful than helpful for me. My doctor also let me try Contrave or Qsymia (I can't remember which one it was), which I was to start off on a pill a day, then slowly increase the dose. Whichever one it was nearly turned me inside out once I started increasing the dose, and it made me a bit disoriented. Nix on that one.
I have been taking over the counter Alli for a few years, which seems to help and, for me, has no side effects. I read that the otc dose is half the strength of the prescription strength orlistat. I suppose I could take 2 pills at a time instead of 1, but I don't. Regarding my weight, perhaps I've just learned to love it.
I have been taking over the counter Alli for a few years, which seems to help and, for me, has no side effects. I read that the otc dose is half the strength of the prescription strength orlistat. I suppose I could take 2 pills at a time instead of 1, but I don't. Regarding my weight, perhaps I've just learned to love it.