"i started taking phentermine (adipex) on 3/1/2017, weighing 208 lbs. i&#039;m 28 years old and 5&#039;8. since having my son 6 years ago, my weight has been up and down dramatically.  when i started the medication it gave me extreme dry mouth but the doctor said that was normal. that helped me increase my water intake. i started carrying a 16 oz water bottle with me everywhere and constantly refilled it. he wants me to consume 1200-1300 calories a day. i&#039;m not &quot;dieting&quot; per say but it does make me eat smaller portions. i walk my dog 2 miles every day and that&#039;s the extent of my excercising. today is 5/6 and i&#039;m down 18lbs. i highly recommend this pill to anyone who needs a little boost."