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Phentermine or Tenuate?

Has anyone used phentermine from a doctor to lose weight and did it help? I was recently prescribed some but it doesn't seem to help that much, but my friend lost 40lbs in 2 months on it. Or has anyone tried tenuate and had any success?
 
Phentermine is not very good for you, just the super high blood pressure effects that it has is enough reason to stay away from it. You can naturally stimulate your heart rate and energize your metabolism by using natural dietary supplements, drink a lot of water and just a little exercise.

By doing it naturally, you train the body in developing a new way of burning fat, that will always be more effect than something that artificially stimulates your heart rate and suppresses hunger. Diethylcathinone, (tenuate) does the same thing as (phentermine) it only can help for a short term. Tenuate is known to yield a high rate of degenerative stokes.

My doctor told me to stay away from both of them, he said the benefits were not worth the risk.


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Back in the days I lost 55 lbs with Tenuate. I recommend it. I also have been prescribed Adipex and have lost with it also -- this one though can increase your blood pressure, advance heart palpitations beside lacking sleep.
I've been on diet pills for most part of my adult live and my experience has always been regaining the weight after I have lost it. For best results, try to implement the concept of Weight Watchers...that seams to work the best long term. It has for me.
 
i used tenuate back in the day also and lost with it, but my friend is doing really well with phentermine, i just dont know the difference between the two and was wondering if anyone did?????
 
Tenuate and Phentermine do the same thing. Phentermine real name, brand name is Adipex. Diethylpropion real name, brand names are (Tenuate, Tepanil thin tab or ten tab). They both are appetite suppressant. Diethylpropion is also more well know as the antidepressant Wellbutrin, because bupropion which is the active ingredient in Wellbutrin is derived from Diethylpropion.

So in what they do, they are not any different, they just have different side effects! Go to WebMD or other PDR reference site and you will see that both Tenuate and Phentermine are listed as cross references, because they are effectively the same type of sympathomimetic stimulant drug.

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Phentermine Information from Drugs.com
What is the most important information I should know about phentermine?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Phentermine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
Phentermine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" phentermine tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.

What is phentermine?
• Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug. Phentermine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.
• Phentermine is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
• Phentermine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take phentermine?
• You cannot take phentermine if you
· have heart disease or high blood pressure;
· have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
· have glaucoma;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days; or
· have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· problems with your thyroid,
· an anxiety disorder,
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder, or
· diabetes.
• You may not be able to take phentermine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• It is not known whether phentermine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take phentermine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is also not known whether phentermine passes into breast milk. Do not take phentermine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take phentermine?
• Take phentermine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Phentermine is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal on an empty stomach.
• Do not take phentermine in the evening because it may cause insomnia.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" phentermine tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much phentermine could be very dangerous to your health.
• Store phentermine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose of phentermine?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. A dose taken too late in the day will cause insomnia. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose with phentermine?
• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of a phentermine overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat, and seizures.

What should I avoid while taking phentermine?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Amphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
• Do not take phentermine late in the day. A dose taken too late in the day can cause insomnia.

What are the possible side effects of phentermine?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking phentermine and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take phentermine and talk to your doctor if you experience
· restlessness or tremor,
· nervousness or anxiety,
· headache or dizziness,
· insomnia,
· dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth,
· diarrhea or constipation, or
· impotence or changes in your sex drive.
• Phentermine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect phentermine?
• You cannot take phentermine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days.
• Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessary during treatment with phentermine.
• Phentermine may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin). This could lead to an increase in blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin). These drugs may decrease the effects of phentermine.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with phentermine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
 
Tenuate

Tenuate Drug Information
What is the most important information I should know about diethylpropion?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Diethylpropion may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
• Diethylpropion is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
• Do not crush, chew, or open any "once-daily" diethylpropion tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.


What is diethylpropion?
• Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" drug. Diethylpropion stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.
• Diethylpropion is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
• Diethylpropion may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take diethylpropion?
• You cannot take diethylpropion if you
· have heart disease or high blood pressure;
· have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
· have glaucoma;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days; or
· have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· problems with your thyroid,
· an anxiety disorder,
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder, or
· diabetes.
• You may not be able to take diethylpropion, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Diethylpropion is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take diethylpropion without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Diethylpropion passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take diethylpropion without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take diethylpropion?
• Take diethylpropion exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Take diethylpropion on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals. An evening dose may be taken to overcome nighttime hunger.
• Diethylpropion is usually taken three times a day (regular-release formula). Follow your doctor's instructions.
• The sustained-release formulation is usually taken once a day in the midmorning.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" (long-acting or sustained-release) diethylpropion tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much diethylpropion could be very dangerous to your health.
• Store diethylpropion at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. A dose taken too late in the day will cause insomnia. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of a diethylpropion overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat, and seizures.

What should I avoid while taking diethylpropion?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Diethylpropion may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.

What are the possible side effects of diethylpropion?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking diethylpropion and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take diethylpropion and talk to your doctor if you experience
· restlessness or tremor,
· nervousness or anxiety,
· headache or dizziness,
· insomnia,
· dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth,
· diarrhea or constipation, or
· impotence or changes in your sex drive.
• Diethylpropion is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect diethylpropion?
• You cannot take diethylpropion if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days.
• Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessary during treatment with diethylpropion.
• Diethylpropion may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin). This could lead to an increase in blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin). These drugs may decrease the effects of diethylpropion.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with diethylpropion. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.



They both sounds not wortht he p otential risks
 
thank you for your responses, has anyone used either of these pills and had any success????? i am also going to the gym and watching what i eat i just want a kick start, but the price of tenuate compared to the price of phentermine is ridiculously high!
 
I am currently on phetermine thru my family doc. This is the 5th month ive been on it. I weighed right on the money at 300lbs when I started..today i weighed 247lbs. The reason I went on this medicine is that I found myself at 21 years old 300lbs and with my blood pressure spiking everytime I would have any type of emotional of change. The doctor started me out only at 15mg. After a month he upped the dosage to 37.5mg. I found that the first few days I had drymouth. Not bad...just enough to encourage me to drink my water like I needed to anyway. Well anyway, I found I have had a lot of success with it so far. This is the last month of the meds that Im getting. Doc wants me to do it on my own for a while. I'm totally fine with that. :) I would love some advice from any other people that have done this. Thanks!
MaBeLonestar
 
Phentermine didn't help me at all. A friend and I ordered 60 pills and split them. We took them regularly for a couple of weeks, and the only things I noticed were that they increased my heart rate (not my energy level) and gave me nosebleeds.
 
I am on this med but just started it

Does anyone else take this? My doctor gave me a prescription for it and it sure does make me sleepy!:rolleyes:

I just started taking this med on 7/13/07 and its doesn't make me sleepy at all. In fact it gives me more energy then I had before I started taking this med. I am hoping that it helps me to lose weight and once i stop taking them meds i hope to continue to be able to maintain the lose as I am not only taking this med but making lifestyle changes too. I have also started working out 3-5 times a week for 30minutes to a hour a day. I would recommend talking to your doc about it if its making you sleepy as its not suppose to make you sleepy from what my doc told me.
 
I think Fastin is Great! I used to be 255lbs at my heaviest and went down to 174lb within 9 months. I was also eating very well, seeing a nutritionist and also working out everyday. It gave me the energy I needed and really did curve my food cravings. This was 5 yrs ago I was on it...since then I gained weight do to depressions and life changing events. I'm now at 189lbs but have managed to keep most of the weight off. Now that I'm starting to feel emotionally better after a few long years I'm back to eating better and working out...I don't think I need Fastin at this time. I do have to say though Fastin was very addicting to me. I really felt as if I needed it. But I think the eating healthier and exercise is what really did it for me. Good Luck and be careful on it...make sure you see your Dr. on a regular basis.
 
Back in the 90's, I took this pill. I weighed 140 and lost 23 pounds. Then one day, I felt dizzy, tired, and terrible. I thought that I was having a heart attack. Many medical tests later, I found out that I didn't damage my heart. Please be careful with this drug. Its not worth the side effects.

Best Wishes,

Carrie

Carrie
 
yes i tried phetamines and had heart palpatations it was awful, i really thought i was going to have a heart a ttack, tried tenuate in the 80's lost 8 stone but put it all back on x
 
If this is the Fhen/Phen fad of the 90's, I felt like I was having a heart attack on these pills. Its not worth the side effects.

Best Wishes,

Carrie
 
yeah its better to not go down that route, i never had any side affects with the tenuate though only talked non stop, dry mouth and couldn't sleep. but as far as i know tenuate is banned in UK due to the risks, what puzzles me though is you can order it online still surely this is illegal? like wouldn't you get in trouble??
low fat, high fibre and walking works much better!
 
I am currently taking phentermine and have had no major side effects from it. I have a ton more energy and have lost 7.8 lbs in 2 wks since starting working out and watching what and how much i eat plus taking this med. It is a doc prescribed med although i have heard that you can order it online which i wouldn't recommend. I am being watched very carefully by my doc while on this med. He also says its not something that you can stay on too long so i am only suppose to be on it for 6 months at a time which by the time 6 months is up i hope to have lost all the weight i want to lose and be able to maintain the lose without any help from the meds. I would talk to your doc first before thinking about trying this though, its not recommended for everyone to take
 
yeah i suppose it doesnt suit everybody obviously it does suit you, what a great weight loss its a great feeling seeing the weight melt away isnt it? plus your being very sensible having regualr checks from your doctor, the weight loss may slow down after a month but you keep at it, your goal is just arms reach away well done and good luck xxx
 
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