"i was prescribed phentermine/adipex for weight loss after i discussed with my doctor my lack of energy being a full time single working mother and time and motivation were really my issues contributing to my weight. she said this would give me the motivation and &quot;want&quot; to exercise and is an appetite suppressant. those two things are very true. i work a desk job and cannot exercise until evening so that is hard. day 1 and 2 i was on the go all day and felt fantastic, full of energy, and very happy. day 3 i had several negative side effects of high blood pressure, heart pounding, fatigue, insomnia. day 4 i had the dose cut in half by my doctor. today is friday, day 5, and i have lost 9.5 pounds since monday. hoping to see more loss but slower!"