"i started taking phentermine (adipex p) on february 5, 2010 and as of today i have lost 5 pounds. i am so excited to finally see something that can help me reach my weight loss goals. the only things that i do not like is not sleeping well at night and waking up at the crack of dawn, and the nausea. i am not a good water drinker so having the dry mouth encourages me to drink water to satisfy my thirst. my starting weight was 213 and i want to reach my goal of 145, which was my weight before all my children. i only exercise three days a week right now and my eating could be better. so when i get completely on the right track with exercise and nutrition i have faith that i will reach my goal by summer."