Phentermine: A Quick Way to Lose Weight

For the last 5 years more and more people all over the world have to fight the obesity. This disease is chronic and it often requires a special medical treatment. There are many different weight loss pills that are designed for obese patients. Phentermine is among them. This medicine is prescribed by doctors though many people manage to buy phentermine without prescription.

Why is Phentermine so popular? How does this medication work? Is it a real way to fight the obesity or is it a scam? Are there any severe side effects of taking Phentermine? Let’s try to answer these questions.

Dosage and Description

Many people around the world take Phentermine as a short-term treatment against obesity. This medication comes in different colors. It can be either tablets (pills) or capsules. The dosage can vary from 15 to 30-37.5 milligrams.

Phentermine diet pills suppresses appetite. It gives a signal to the brain, and a person who is taking the pills eats less. Though this medicine blocks your appetite, it can’t alone fight overweight and help to lose extra pounds. In order to work more effectively Phentermine pills should be combined with exercising or a special fitness program.

A personal dosage should be discussed with a doctor, because it regulates the amount of calories being reduced. Every patient needs his or her own dosage.

PHENTERMINE DOSAGE:
Oral dosage for capsules: Most people take 15 mg – 37.5 mg once per day, before breakfast, or approximately 1-2 hours after breakfast.

• Oral dosage for tablets: Phentermine dosage is usually 15 mg – 37.5 mg once per day, before breakfast, or approximately 1-2 hours after breakfast. Also, instead of taking phentermine once a day, some physicians recommend that you take 15 mg – 37.5 mg in divided doses, 1/2 hour before meals.

• Oral resin dosage form (capsules): 15mg – 30 mg, once per day, before breakfast.

• Adults age 60 and over: Reduced phentermine dosages are frequently necessary for senior citizens. You should consult your physician prior to taking this medication.

• Infants and children: Phentermine is NOT recommended for children under the age of 16.

Short-term Usage

Phentermine is the generic medicine, and it can appear at pharmacy stores under various brand names such as Adipex or Ionamin. But every brand can be taken only for a short period of time. It is prescribed for patients who really want to change their attitude towards eating. If taken for a long time Phentermine cannot affect the body that builds a resistance to medicine effects. But by this time most patients adjust to their new life style. They can go on with a healthy diet and exercises on their own without Phentermine.

Patients who carefully followed Phentermine prescription showed amazing results. Some people managed to lose up to 40-50 pounds in 2-3 months. This effect can be achieved only when Phentermine is used along with another diet and exercises.

Possible Side Effects

It is known that Phentermine can cause mild and severe side effects. Even when taken according to your doctor’s prescription, Phentermine can lead to vision changes, diarrhea, sleeplessness, dizziness, abnormal heart beat, swelling, PPH and other diseases. When taken along with alcohol Phentermine can even increase these side effects.

In most cases only mild side effects occur. Still in such situations the best decision is to contact your pharmacist or doctor and get the medical help. Phentermine can be taken only by people whose obesity keeps them at an increased medical risk. This is not the medicine for improving your appearance.

Be Smart

You must think twice before ordering Phentermine. This medicine has a great affect on obese people because it does help them to lose extra weight. However it is designed only for patients with health problems. That is why this medicine can’t be taken by every person who thinks he or she is a bit fat.

The popularity of Phentermine is caused by the positive results this medication shows. A lot of online pharmacies allow ordering this drug without a doctor’s prescription. Many people take this chance but they don’t even realize the possible side effects they can get. They don’t think that they can hurt themselves and ruin their health.

Also remember that Phentermine must be taken along with a healthy life style and exercises. Talk to your doctor to find out the best dosage for you. If you feel bad after taking your pill, immediately get the medical help. Don’t play with your health!

6 Comments

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  By julie, May 17, 2010 @ 4:17 pm

  does this work,phentermine for weight loss!someone tell me!they dont sell redux any more that works great!But cant get any more

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  By Line, May 16, 2010 @ 12:24 pm

  Hi I’m trying to find out if phentermine drug company also gives out prescription help. Some drug companies will ask you to fill out a from name,dob,address,age,sex,and some other info and then they will send you what is like a prescription card that you use at the drug store to pick up your prescription and this takes off a certain amount for example your work/job health ins covers your prescription but then you have a $30 copay because its not a generic, but then the drug company you are getting the drug from also gives you a card that makes the pharmacy take off a certain amount every time you pick up a prescription of the same drug.. I was wondering if there was anything for this certain drug phentermine, Because between that prescription and my diabetic medication and my sleep medicine and others my cost at the end of a month is over $150.00 a month and that’s still not covering my diabetic testing equipment. So I’m trying to look into other ways of being able to afford this medication but also to be able to keep taking them as i should. if you could help me with this or send me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated… a little help is better then none.

  Help would be great appreciated im a single mother and i cant afford this and im trying to get into shape and taking better care of myself but its very costly..

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  By Greg, April 16, 2010 @ 12:27 pm

  Don’t worry about the phentermine here. See the image? It’s not real. I bought some, totally fake. Save your money.

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  By kword, March 16, 2010 @ 12:26 pm

  DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND!
  FAKE FAKE FAKE
  They took over $400 and sent me fake pills

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  By Linda Fox, April 7, 2009 @ 4:19 pm

  are you tired of dieting and going hungry all the time? well you don’t have to. i have found a way to eat and loose weight. eat yourself to a better health and body. loose weight while you eat the foods you like and be happy loosing the extra pounds!

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  julie Reply:
  May 17th, 2010 at 4:21 pm

  hey,girl what did you do to lose the weight tell me i need to lose weight big time i have about 100 lbs i need to get off me (HELP)Julie

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