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I have lost 5 pounds in two weeks and notice an over-all (needed) calmness, not jittery or excitability which has been an added bonus. This may need to be looked at for other methods of treatment, not just weight loss.

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I eat in response to stress. This has caused me to feel stressful. My doctor recommended that I cut the pill in half and take it twice a day. I have gained weight and developed TMJ.

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San | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2024
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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I started this medication this week. I have noticed more energy, clearer thinking, less appetite. I am using this with tracking my food intake daily with My Fitness Pal. I have had no side effects as others have noted (insomnia, jittery). This seems to be a game changer for me. I have literally tried everything to lose this weight! I'm grateful my Dr. suggested this one for me. I am not going to weigh myself everyday - just twice a week is enough.

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Tilly | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/11/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 4.0
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I started taking this medication for a month and started a Bootcamp workout class with it. The appetite suppressant really worked for me. I noticed that I could wait longer between meals, but if I waited too long, instead of getting hunger pangs I’d get kind of jittery. When I did eat lunch for example, I noticed that my cues for stopping eating were kind of dulled. So I did have to stop myself from overeating because I didn’t have that full feeling. At the end of a month, I lost 12 lbs! I had started at 241 lbs. I was so excited. I stopped because I went on vacation, and I stayed off for about a month and gained some weight back. I have restarted with a less intense workout and am not gaining but not losing at the moment. I’ll stay on longer to hopefully see some weight loss again. The toughest side effect for me is occasional insomnia. I must be highly sensitive since a lot of the other people do not seem to be bothered by insomnia.Read More Read Less

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BW | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/14/2023
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on a 3X a day diethylpropion tablet. I take it an hour before meals. The first 4 days I felt irritable and wondered if it was working but after my body adjusted to this med, I have had an increase in energy, low appetite, and successful weight loss of 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I feel calmer and I sleep fine as long as I don't take the last pill later than 6-8pm. I tend to not feel hungry dinner until about 12-2pm the next day and I try to eat balanced meals ending my eating after dinner. I have a drier mouth but drinking plenty of liquids has prevented constipation and dehydration. I keep a glass of water by my bed at night. So far, I am happy with the results. Before this med, I could eat right and get plenty of daily activity in without seeing my weight change. Read More Read Less

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trynti | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2023
Condition: Weight Gain
Overall rating 3.7
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The weirdest thing about this drug is that I am way hungrier that I've ever been. I wake up hungry. Something I've never done. I usually don't get hungry until after noon. I thought it may have been because i'm eating less but I should have adjusted to that by now. There are no side-effects so far. No jitters.

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timetoloseit | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/30/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been using this for 6 weeks. 42 year old female. Start weight 269lbs today 247lbs for a 22lb loss. Only side effect-slight dry mouth. No jitters, works VERY well at controlling my appetite. I take this medication at 9 am on an empty stomach with no problems. I have no problem sleeping at my regular 10 pm bedtime. Very happy with the results. Feeling better already.

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Phez | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2023
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 3.3
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Was extremely excited to start this medication. The first two days were alright, but the 3rd and still ongoing problem that I am having is extreme tiredness. I was working out once a day everyday but I find it difficult to not just want to lay down all day. I am not sleepy just would be happy to sit and watch TV all day, which is not like me at all.

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Ramonica | 45-54 | Female | Patient
1/8/2023
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 4.7
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I love it. You have to drink plenty of water because you will have a dry mouth. I recommend to take it early in the morning because it can cause to you be up at night. I take mine about 5:30am with no problems falling to sleep at night.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2022
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 2.3
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Since I started taking the medication I am hungrier than usual. It has not curbed my appetite. I haven't stopped excersizing, but it has not assisted me at all. Disappointed.

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BW | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2021
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for 3 days and have lost 7.3lbs. I have followed a low carb, low fat, reduced dairy diet. Other than that, my routine has not changed. I had headaches for the first two days and a little sleeplessness, however I am not jittery at all. No other side effects so far.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
6/12/2020
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using diethylpropion for a while now and have had a lot of success with it! The only problem I have had with it is that I have slight constipation. I try to remember to drink lots of water and eat a lot of fiber though. I noticed some of you mentioned getting headaches. That probably is from dehydration I think.. Good luck to all of you out there trying to lose weight. It's hard but you can do it if you keep your good habits going after you stop taking it.

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Very Satisfied | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/15/2019
Condition: Weight Gain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this med for a few years. I started out taking it 5 days a week for about 6 months and I lost 30 lbs. Since then I weigh daily, try to eat healthy and exercise. If I gain a few pounds Iâ??ll start back on the med until I get back to my goal. I take it in the mornings before 10AM, if I forget and have not taken it by then I skip that day, otherwise I would have trouble sleeping. I only work two days a week 12-14 hr shifts, and do not take it on days that I work. At work I am usually very busy and a little stressed, I found that if I took it when at work I was a little jittery. It keeps my energy level up and decreases my appetite, I do get hungry and eat but I fill up faster. If I do get hungry in the evenings I try to eat a small snack that is low calorie (100 or less) and high fiber. Very happy with it.Read More Read Less

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Kay | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/8/2019
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken a very low dose (25mg) in morning and have had increased energy, less depression and lost 20 lbs. I have had depression for years, gaining weight during that time. Question is...do they use this med to treat depression? For me, it has helped more than any antidepressant I’ve ever tried!?

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Sam | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2019
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this drug for 2 1/2 weeks and lost 7lbs. Really stops me snacking as much. You can still snack but certainly not as much as before. I am able to eat much smaller food portions too which is helpful. Only downfall is I can�t pop lol, when on the tablet but before you take the next tablet you can lol. Seems to work well I have still smacked and had a meal out once a week as a treat. But this pill makes you think differently which helps with weight loss. Good luck

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tcraw | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/25/2019
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 4.7
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Have only been taking 75mg for 1 week. I do notice I'm not snacking and am eating less. I have high blood pressure so this med was recommended. I have noticed a few side effects: insomnia, so I take it early in morning, dry mouth, I drink a lot of water, I noticed I have a cough, which I was going to ask the doctor about, I've also been having a ringing in my ears I notice at night when I lay down.

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Thickvixxen | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/21/2017
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 3.3
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My Dr prescribed this for me last year I was Hesitant to take the first Rx written for me and let the Rx expire. Went to Dr office Monday He asked me to try it again and give it a chance. I agreed. This is Day 2, What I have noticed is it does give me a boost of energy and I don't excessively eat and munch as much. I had to make myself eat. It was hard to complete the small portions....Only side effect is Dry Mouth and insomnia...Hopefully the insomnia will go away.. Looking forward to good results Read More Read Less

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Tysons | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/9/2017
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking 75mg once daily. Have lost 15 lbs in three months.

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sugar | 45-54 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/3/2016
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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My doctor lets me keep my prescription filled and has for 20yrs. I am 62yrs. old. I use it around special occasions and holidays to help curb my appetite. It helps me maintain a consistent weight.

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chris3282 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/25/2015
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 4.7
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I took only 25mg once per day and had increased energy, more focus and decreased appetite. My only complaint was that I lost sleep. I would get sleepy on time, but be wide awake within 5 or 6 hours. As a temporary treatment, the lack of sleep was worth the benefit. I lost almost 20 lbs in 2 months.

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Allie423 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/28/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I've only been taking this medication for about a week. I am also limiting my calorie intake to 1200-1400 per day (tracking on MFP) and getting at least 30 mins of cardio each day. I am incredibly sensitive to medication. I tried phentermine, but even half of a 37.5mg pill was too much for my system. I couldn't sleep and by the fifth night, I thought I was going to lose my mind. Right now, I am limiting myself to one 25mg tab per day. I take it after breakfast and 30 minutes before my morning protein snack shake. If I take more, I get nauseous (like morning sickness). I do notice that it does curb my appetite a bit. I still get hungry, but am satisfied with less food at meal time and the craving for sweets is a bit diminished. It helps to keep that stuff OUT of the house. I also have dry mouth. I only have about 25 lbs to lose and have lost almost three pounds since starting the pill. I have never had an issue losing weight until middle age---and being menopausal. I really think the calorie limitation and exercise are the key to long lasting weight loss. Read More Read Less

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Pw | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/20/2014
Condition: Overweight
Overall rating 5.0
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I took this drug for 6 momths back in 1986. I lost 40 lbs. I felt great. I had more energy than I ever had in my life. I looked and felt fabulous. The moment I stopped taking the drug I began putting the weight back on. I not only put the 40 lbs back on ,but put on an additional 20 lbs. works wonders while on it. Awful let down when you stop taking it.

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