"i started taking phentermine in march of 2016. as of my doctors visit on 05/16/16, i have lost a total 23 lbs. my starting weight was 289 and i&#039;m currently 268lbs. the medicine does cause dry mouth, but after taking it for sometime it doesn&#039;t seem to bother me. i gained most of my weight after having my daughter who is now 4 years old. i decided to change my eating habits before taking the phentermine. it has become a lot easier that way. my goal weight is 185. i will keep everyone posted as i continue this weight loss journey."