Anonymous wrote:I saw Dr. Anchors and he prescribed PP last Friday. Since starting it, I've experienced insomnia, heavy chest and coldness, is this normal? I'm also down 5 lbs.

Common phentermine side effects may include:

feeling restless or hyperactive;
headache, dizziness, tremors;
sleep problems (insomnia);
dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;
diarrhea or constipation, upset stomach; or
increased or decreased interest in sex, impotence.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur

Common Prozac side effects may include:

sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;
headache, dizziness, vision changes;
tremors or shaking, feeling anxious or nervous;
pain, weakness, yawning, tired feeling;
upset stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
dry mouth, sweating, hot flashes;
changes in weight or appetite;
stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat, flu symptoms; or
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;
low levels of sodium in the body--headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady;
severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out; or
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.


Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;
swelling in your ankles or feet;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior;
feelings of extreme happiness or sadness; or
dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

I saw Dr. Anchors and he prescribed PP last Friday. Since starting it, I've experienced insomnia, heavy chest and coldness, is this normal? I'm also down 5 lbs.

Anonymous wrote:Can someone post what the 10 rules are? Wondering if I could just follow those, and not do meds.

?Eat less food.
Use small DARK plates.
Follow Dr. Anchors' Food Pyramid.
Don't balance meals.
Drink more water.
Weigh yourself every morning.
Eat some breakfast, a slow lunch, and a smaller supper.
Eat more slowly.
Stop snacking.
Eat with friends or family.

I have my first appt with Dr. Anchors next week. Am excited but a little nervous. I want to lose 25-30 lbs to get back to my regular weight (my body turned into an alien after I hit my 40's. Hate feeling this way). Any words of advice for going into this appt and starting out?

Can someone post what the 10 rules are? Wondering if I could just follow those, and not do meds.

I'm on day 5 and I'm yawning all day because my leg aches keep me awake all night. Anyone else?

I'm 10 weeks in and 28 pounds down. Started at 185, now at 157. Would like to lose 12-15 more. It's definitely slowed since the first few weeks but I find that when I stick to the rules the weight falls off. I still drink wine on occasion, no hard alcohol. I plan and budget my food if I'm eating out and log everything. I don't feel deprived but I pay attention to sugar intake and am careful to stay away from white carbs.

So far so good. At the last appt we discussed staying on a small dose to see how it goes. Either way, I'm very happy with the results thus far.

I'm 6 weeks in. I previously posted but can't find that post now. I started at 162, am at 145 now. I think the biggest shift for me was being forced to cut out alcohol. I have had some insomnia issues but oh well.

The rules are basically common sense. Things like drink a lot of water, avoid white flour and sweets, eat meals with other people, use smaller portions. However the medication gives the will power. I have a huge sweet tooth and even though I know sugar isn't great when trying to diet, I just had to have my dessert every day but then when I started taking the medication in the evening I didn't feel that craving for sugar.

what are the 10 rules?

Anonymous wrote:Just started this morning

Me too. I figure if I don't take full advantage of this short time on medicine I'm completely lame. And I'm finding even the half pill is helping...

Just started this morning

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

You are wrong. Anxiety and depression aren't even close to being the same as weight loss. This isn't rocket science. This is how you do it: 1. Don't eat junk food, 2. Don't eat a ton of food, 3. Exercise regularly.

You don't have to kill yourself in the gym and if you burn enough calories, you can probably even pig out a couple times a week. This plan will work for you. Have you ever seen a fat soldier?

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I think you need help with your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Regulating appetite and cravings is as much a brain function as anxiety and depression are. Weight loss has nothing to do with brain function. It's a function of caloric input/output. If one is unable to sufficiently control appetite and cravings, increased food intake will follow. I can't understand why understanding this is so difficult for you.

Stop trying to blame your obesity on "brain function." If you have other issues to deal with besides lacking the discipline to exercise and eat in moderation, then do that first. YOU CAN DO IT, SOLDIER!

Okaaaaay

Anonymous wrote:

You are wrong. Anxiety and depression aren't even close to being the same as weight loss. This isn't rocket science. This is how you do it: 1. Don't eat junk food, 2. Don't eat a ton of food, 3. Exercise regularly.

You don't have to kill yourself in the gym and if you burn enough calories, you can probably even pig out a couple times a week. This plan will work for you. Have you ever seen a fat soldier?

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I think you need help with your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Regulating appetite and cravings is as much a brain function as anxiety and depression are. Weight loss has nothing to do with brain function. It's a function of caloric input/output. If one is unable to sufficiently control appetite and cravings, increased food intake will follow. I can't understand why understanding this is so difficult for you.

Stop trying to blame your obesity on "brain function." If you have other issues to deal with besides lacking the discipline to exercise and eat in moderation, then do that first. YOU CAN DO IT, SOLDIER!

Anonymous wrote:Does it cause insomnia?

I am the PP at goal weight wondering if I can get more Phen-Pro if I go back to Dr A. It did cause insomnia if I took the Phen after 11 am (and this was with the initial half dose). As long as I take before 11 am, I am good. I never did jump to the full dose, but I did not have a lot of weight to lose.