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Dosage of P/F??
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Thanks Michael…I hear what you’re saying, but I do go to one of those "fast food" clinic kind of places because the drugs are still illegal in the state in which I live. So as far as confidence in my MD goes, not sure it’s altogether high…but on the other hand, I have lost nearly 45 pounds in about 3 1/2 months and have about 20-25 more to go…so I ain’t complainin’!! Appreciate your advice and experience though…I’ll keep you posted. Chris
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I just started back on P/F after being on Redux for a few weeks….the new medications and dosages and times are: 15mg of Phen & 20 mg of Fen 30 minutes after breakfast 15mg of Phen 30 minutes after lunch 40 mg of Fen one hour before evening meal Can y’all tell me if this is standard…do the times & dosages sound reasonable? Thanks! Chris
The quantity of the meds is "normal". The timing is a little unusual, in that your last dose of Phentermine comes AFTER lunch. I think that both times and dosage are things that usually need to be adjusted on an individual basis. IMHO..It is likely that you have enough meds prescribed to do the job. It looks like your doc wants to be sure that you don’t get sleepy in the day time. Was this you problem with Redux? — Howard Reid … Living in Louisville, Kentucky But dreaming of Cozumel. Check out my Cozumel Retirement page at: <http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/4117
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Hi Chris, Dosages can vary widely from patient to patient. From my experience you certainly seem to be well within the average dosage of these meds. Many times dosages need to be titrated as the patient gains more experience and knowledge regarding how they feel, the presence of possible side effects, and of course the effect it seems to be having on your personal weight loss goals. I started on phen/fen in May of this year. My beginning dose was 15 mgs phen in the AM, and 20 mgs of fen 3x a day. This dose for various reasons, including my shortened bowel due to surgery for Chron’s disease, was titrated within the first two weeks. Presently I take 30 mgs. of phen in the AM and 30 mgs of phen in the late afternoon (or early evening) and 20 mgs fen 3x a day. For some people that amount of phen would be considered quite high. For me it is necessary if it is to work properly within my body. Do not get hung up on the various dosages you will come across within this newsgroup. As long as you have confidence in your doctor, and he/she has a good working knowledge of phen/fen, then always check with the Dr. regarding any changes in your dose, either up or down. I hope you’ll find this wonderful group as helpful and supportive as I do. Best of luck. Let me know how you’re doing. Michael — Visit my website and make yourself at home. http://www.infobahnos.com/~hanna – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just started back on P/F after being on Redux for a few weeks….the new medications and dosages and times are: 15mg of Phen & 20 mg of Fen 30 minutes after breakfast 15mg of Phen 30 minutes after lunch 40 mg of Fen one hour before evening meal Can y’all tell me if this is standard…do the times & dosages sound reasonable? Thanks! Chris
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I just started back on P/F after being on Redux for a few weeks….the new medications and dosages and times are: 15mg of Phen & 20 mg of Fen 30 minutes after breakfast 15mg of Phen 30 minutes after lunch 40 mg of Fen one hour before evening meal Can y’all tell me if this is standard…do the times & dosages sound reasonable? Thanks! Chris
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