Appidex? (SP?)

TattooedFreak · 06-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Does anyone else take it?

SmileySue · 06-23-2009, 10:04 PM

I've never heard of it but I wanted to say

. We've missed you around here!!

lalala · 06-23-2009, 10:21 PM

If you're referring to Adipex aka phentermine....I would highly NOT recommend it.

Do a search because there was a long discussion thread about it a couple months ago.

If it's something else, sorry I don't know

Moogie303 · 06-23-2009, 11:05 PM

Phentermine is one of the prescription drugs that my weight loss doctor recommends for people who want to use one. I chose to take Phendimetrzine which is the other one she offers. The reason I chose that one is that I have much more control over the dosage. Phentermine is one pill taken once a day. I guess you could break it in half or something? With Phendimetrazine you can take up to 6 pills a day. I have more control that way. Most days I take 2-3 pills. Sometimes more, sometimes less depending on what is going on that day.

I was concerned about the side effects and was worried about being too jittery so I felt more comfortable knowing that I could take less.

I haven't had any problems. I know that some of the side effects are things like dry mouth and anxiety but I haven't experienced those or any other problems.

FWIW, I am doing this under my doctor's care and I see either her or the nurse once a week.

Angie

TattooedFreak · 06-24-2009, 07:10 AM

Yeah im taking phentermine for about a month to control my appetite . I take one pill in the morning and it lasts like 12 hrs. I notcied im a little more agitated but nothing unbearable but it really does keep your appetite under control.

Ps HI SUE!

tomswife · 06-24-2009, 08:11 AM

I've been taking Phen for a couple of months. The first few days I felt anxiety but then it started giving me a burst of energy and really curbed my appetite. I'm one of those that even though I'm doing Atkins correctly I still feel hungry all the time. I'm hoping the Phen will give me a jump start. So far so good.

Note to self.....Prepare to get slammed for for needing some outside help.
Tatooed, Let me know how it continues to help you. There is a forum for phen users but most of them are against low carb so I don't go there very often but it might help you out with some things.

crobyninc · 06-24-2009, 08:33 AM

I also take phendimetrazine 35mg 3 times daily and I am on a doctor supervised diet. I have been on it for 16 weeks and have not had any issues. Initially I did have terrible dry mouth but that is not a problem now, I do drink over a gallon of water a day. Also, don't take it to late in the day, as you will have a hard time sleeping.

Good luck with your research and let us know what you decide!

tomswife · 06-24-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crobyninc

I also take phendimetrazine 35mg 3 times daily and I am on a doctor supervised diet. I have been on it for 16 weeks and have not had any issues. Initially I did have terrible dry mouth but that is not a problem now, I do drink over a gallon of water a day. Also, don't take it to late in the day, as you will have a hard time sleeping.

Good luck with your research and let us know what you decide!

I actually enjoy the dry mouth. Helps me get my water in :-) That's the only side effect that hasn't went away yet.

jamo · 06-24-2009, 03:00 PM

I started it on April 4th and have lost 41 1/2lbs! For me it has been a life saver. It has totally changed the way I view food. I don't think about it (or should I say obsess) I eat when I'm hungry and I eat LC. I drink a lot of water and tea. I think that if you are taking it under the care of your DR. and you really have a good mind set to stick with it, then I say go for it!

JONAH'S GRANNY · 06-29-2009, 11:11 AM

I cannot take it. It sends me into a total tailspin. I have a bottle of it prescribed to me by a doctor at a weightloss clinic I went to.

06-23-2009, 04:44 PM	#1
TattooedFreak Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 615 Gallery: TattooedFreak Stats: 22-24/14 /12 -73 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: October 15th 2008	Appidex? (SP?) Does anyone else take it?

06-24-2009, 08:11 AM	#6
tomswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elgin, Oregon Posts: 1,295 Gallery: tomswife Stats: 251/180/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	I've been taking Phen for a couple of months. The first few days I felt anxiety but then it started giving me a burst of energy and really curbed my appetite. I'm one of those that even though I'm doing Atkins correctly I still feel hungry all the time. I'm hoping the Phen will give me a jump start. So far so good. Note to self.....Prepare to get slammed for for needing some outside help. Tatooed, Let me know how it continues to help you. There is a forum for phen users but most of them are against low carb so I don't go there very often but it might help you out with some things. __________________ "Someday, all of these health nuts are going to feel really stupid lying in hospitals dying of nothing"

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06-23-2009, 10:04 PM	#2
SmileySue Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,175 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/125, size 2 Maintaining since 3/08!! WOE: Low carb and clean eating/whole foods Start Date: 9/05	I've never heard of it but I wanted to say . We've missed you around here!!

06-23-2009, 10:21 PM	#3
lalala MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,066 Gallery: lalala Stats: 183/135.5/135 at 5'8" WOE: low carb how I like it :P Start Date: Feb 2009	If you're referring to Adipex aka phentermine....I would highly NOT recommend it. Do a search because there was a long discussion thread about it a couple months ago. If it's something else, sorry I don't know

06-23-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
Moogie303 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 538 Gallery: Moogie303 Stats: 249/173.5/149 WOE: Physician's Weight Loss Start Date: March 28, 2009	Phentermine is one of the prescription drugs that my weight loss doctor recommends for people who want to use one. I chose to take Phendimetrzine which is the other one she offers. The reason I chose that one is that I have much more control over the dosage. Phentermine is one pill taken once a day. I guess you could break it in half or something? With Phendimetrazine you can take up to 6 pills a day. I have more control that way. Most days I take 2-3 pills. Sometimes more, sometimes less depending on what is going on that day. I was concerned about the side effects and was worried about being too jittery so I felt more comfortable knowing that I could take less. I haven't had any problems. I know that some of the side effects are things like dry mouth and anxiety but I haven't experienced those or any other problems. FWIW, I am doing this under my doctor's care and I see either her or the nurse once a week. Angie

06-24-2009, 07:10 AM	#5
TattooedFreak Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 615 Gallery: TattooedFreak Stats: 22-24/14 /12 -73 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: October 15th 2008	Yeah im taking phentermine for about a month to control my appetite . I take one pill in the morning and it lasts like 12 hrs. I notcied im a little more agitated but nothing unbearable but it really does keep your appetite under control. Ps HI SUE!

06-24-2009, 08:33 AM	#7
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 631 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/254/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	I also take phendimetrazine 35mg 3 times daily and I am on a doctor supervised diet. I have been on it for 16 weeks and have not had any issues. Initially I did have terrible dry mouth but that is not a problem now, I do drink over a gallon of water a day. Also, don't take it to late in the day, as you will have a hard time sleeping. Good luck with your research and let us know what you decide!

06-24-2009, 03:00 PM	#9
jamo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 73 Gallery: jamo	I started it on April 4th and have lost 41 1/2lbs! For me it has been a life saver. It has totally changed the way I view food. I don't think about it (or should I say obsess) I eat when I'm hungry and I eat LC. I drink a lot of water and tea. I think that if you are taking it under the care of your DR. and you really have a good mind set to stick with it, then I say go for it!

06-29-2009, 11:11 AM	#10
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,960 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: 147-111-105 WOE: Portion Control/Lower Calorie Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	I cannot take it. It sends me into a total tailspin. I have a bottle of it prescribed to me by a doctor at a weightloss clinic I went to.