Dosing, overdosing, and treatment duration

[letsdothis]

Wow, sounds like you had it rough today I hope the every second day thing starts to kick in soon, maybe your starting to come down with something ? I don't blame you for starting to question it, I probably would be to..it really does sound as though the 30 is a too higher dose though, did he say anything about going down to the 15mg?

 

[Belly]

He did say see this month through with the last of what I have and next month we will try out the 15mg I have decided to take a break till Monday as I just need to be sure I want to go back on it today really has been an odd day of emotions and I'm normal a very calm person my head is still light and not hungery at all dry mouth and it's been more then 24 hrs since tablet

 

[letsdothis]

hopefully you feel normal tomorrow! What ever you decide to do it will be the right decision for you just don't give up on your weight loss goals

 

[Kate]

I agree with ladies, Belly. My first thought was to try a 15mg dose. Unfortunately, the effect is pretty much unpredictable in every single case... But those side effects you listed are no good, so you did right by taking a break. I have never had such strong effect in my head, only headaches. Hope you feel fine soon, just please don't give up on weight loss yet! Fingers crossed your side effects disappear.

 

[Belly]

Ok so I'm back last pill was Thursday have taken a break just to clear head and be 100% that I want to go ahead and continue on this drug after so many side effects so I took the pill this morning I'm hoping all side effects won't be as bad dr as re assured me all is normal and to take every second day so after the few days being of it I gained 500grams so I'm st 65 kgs now at least I know what to expect right?

 

[letsdothis]

Hopefully every second day drastically reduces the side effects, make sure you are having heaps of water too (not just for weight loss, but to help your body function while there are extra drugs in your system). Maybe even minimize cafine! 500gms isn't bad

 

[Belly]

I did notice while on it last wk my intake of cafine dropped from almost 5 or more to one if none per day no interest or craving for it all as for today I had a coffee at breakfast and that's been it I have my drink bottle with me at all times so I'm all ways drinking it I did notice today I did feel hungry towards the arvo though but all is good and will continue To take ever second day

 

[letsdothis]

Lol I can personally relate to what you are saying, I am currently studying 3 days a week and on those 3 days my caffeine intake Is minimal (self admitted coffee freak- once had a rep telling me I should cut down) my drink bottle is there with me... days I'm at home is a different story however! For this to make sense week 1 minimal appetite week 2 full appetite now week 3- For the first time today I decided to have a "big" lunch - leftovers omlette (turned into leftovers scrambled eggs) and dinner tonight was a struggle to not even finish 1 "adapted" chicken burger- with no desire for dessert. Might try this again for next couple days and see how big lunch small dinner goes.

 

[Berleybeae]

Today is my first day on Duromine, my dr prescribed me 30mg. Just wondering to begin with if its worth taking it on alternate days? Then increasing to everyday?
Side affects from today alone: tingly feeling in head (buzz), slightly increased energy, major headache at around 6-7pm took some Panadol and slept until 12pm. Insomnia (awake from 12pm onwards... It's now 4:20am). I'm contemplating on taking it again today or not. I don't feel tired, but with 3 kids and back to work next week when school holidays are over I'm worried I'm not going to be able to function!
For the price I paid for it and dr visit I feel I need to give it a good go, I can handle the other side effects..... but... SLEEP!

 

[Kate]

Hi, Berleybeae
Too bad you already have side effects. I can tell that it is OK to take the pills every other day, but only after you have been using them for at least a couple of weeks. Your body should get used to Duromine and accumulate it in the sytem so that you don't lose the appetite suppressant effect in the days when you skip the pill. Hope it makes sense and hope you will get better soon. Good luck with weigt loss results!

 

[Melissa Bulliman]

Hi guys,

I'm curious to find out if anyone has kept the weight off after coming off Duromine? I've lost 17kg so far! Started only taking them every second day instead of everyday which made me still feel hungry and could sleep. I have been exercising 4 days a week as well and trying my best to watch what I eat. Just curious thanks guys x

 

[laura kate]

Personally, i found taking it every other day doesnt give it a good change in building up in your system so i tended to get hungry quicker and my fitness wasnt to its fullest potential.

I also found that the side affects werent given enough of a change to settle in/settle down as i wasnt taking it everyday.
However thats me and my body and our experiences could differ.

 

[laura kate]

I hope you had an easy time coming off it! Are you getting hunger pains?

 

[Holly Golightly]

did anyone actually receive their shipments??

 

[Gethealthy]

I was 80kg and 5foot7 and I had no problems. I was just very upfront when I walked in that I was unhappy with my weight and wanted to do something about it....said I wanted phentermine to kickstart me but also have healthier meal patterns and well I work in a ski resort all winter so there is a lot of exercise just getting from a to b. I would like to be about 62kg as I do look too thin in the 50's. I'm always either overweight or underweight! so hard to strike a balance (like a yoyo) ....determined this time!

 

[ozzie]

I just started the 30mg yesterday and I actually wish I had started off wit a lighter dose. I feel so sick. I read up on the possible side effects but didnt think id feel so awful. I get nausea through out the day, insomnia, feel dizzy, my tummy hurts, I have diarrhoea and any tym I stomach sumthng my nausea gets worse- n I literally have 2 force myslf 2 eat. Im thinking of quitting this pill or mayb trying a 15mg 1st

I didnt have anything like that! Maybe duromine is not for you... I couldnt sleep but thats everybody.I was started on the 30 & was perfecvtly fine except for dry mouth. Your symptoms dont sound right or worth it :/

 

[Moo]

I was 80kg and 5foot7 and I had no problems. I was just very upfront when I walked in that I was unhappy with my weight and wanted to do something about it....said I wanted phentermine to kickstart me but also have healthier meal patterns and well I work in a ski resort all winter so there is a lot of exercise just getting from a to b. I would like to be about 62kg as I do look too thin in the 50's. I'm always either overweight or underweight! so hard to strike a balance (like a yoyo) ....determined this time!

good luck ! I hope you've managed to maintain your weight?

 

[0924]

i have taken about 14 capsules on and off and for the first week I have lost 2.3 kilos and a total of 3 kilos in more than 2 weeks on and off of it. I had to stop for three days due to virus and will take my 15th tablet today.im still thinking wether to do it or not and just follow/do what I have been eating for the last 2 weeks, I know it's gonna be very hard to control what I eat. I am not motivated at all. I get paranoid for some reason and a lot of WHAT IF's and it's making me tired.or maybe it's just me overthinking it? Maybe I should continue it and change the way I think? Anyone else feel this way?? I only have 2 weeks to finish my duromine and at the same time I want to finish it and then I won't feel like I didn't try hard enough, any advice please?

 

[Madaselle]

Hey 0924.

It's a pretty personal decision regarding whether or not to continue, How much are you looking to loose?
It seems like a shame to not use this opportunity to its best advantage, if you continue as you are - the weight will come back as soon as you stop the tablets

 

[0924]

You are right. I have stop for 5 days now and have gained 1 kilo already. I'm honking of giving it a break for a week. It's making me sick already and very tired, I got a bit worried specially when I have to drive with my kids in the car. I feel a lot better but not very happy about putting 1 kilo already. My first week was great tho.