My very cautious doctor!

[shopaholic]

Hi all! I am brand new to phen and am thrilled to have found this resource. Your success stories give me something to look forward to! I don't really have a question - just looking for some general feedback. I am relatively healthy (besides being about 60 pounds overweight) with normal blood pressure, etc. and no heart issues. My doctor (who I adore!) just started me on phen but only on 15 mg. I've only been on it for 3 days but I can't tell a BIT of difference in my appetite, energy level, etc. She said I need to take 15 mg 1/day for 10 days then I can increase to 30 mg/day. Did any of your doctors start you off slow? My best friend has had GREAT luck with phen and I am anxious to have similar results but this is a bit discouraging. Of course I will follow my doctor's advice but would love your feedback. Will I eventually feel the effects of 15 mg/day? Does it take some time to "build" in your system? Thanks in advance and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

[Tonia]

Shopaholic,

First off let me say WELCOME and I love your name. I can relate!

In my opinion it will take a couple of days to get into your system. Even if you don't really think you are feeling the effects of the 15 mg, it's only for a week.

Your doctor sounds like a good one so if it were me I'd just follow what she says.

Good Luck,

Tonia

[Idaho Joe]

I started on Wednesday and my doc also prescribed 15mg dose! I really felt it the first day but after that I didn't feel anything. I am calling him today to see if he will up my dosage. I'll let you know

[ November 29, 2002, 12:41 PM: Message edited by: Idaho Joe ]

[health4life]

Good Luck and I hope everything is going well for u. I wish u much success on your weightloss. Take care