"my first experience with phen was in 2013. i lost 72lbs. i don&#039;t accredit it all to that though.  but it really helped. the side effects were pretty bad. i had horrible mood swings, my chest hurt and i had to force myself to eat...really!  i kept it off. but i also changed everything about the way i ate. i only eat fresh veges.no canned or processed foods. well it&#039;s jan 26 and i am up 20 lbs, so i&#039;m trying it again. i was introduced to mudslides (what a drink!) :-)  anyways it does work but you have to watch what you eat and at least walk around some. my first week on phen i lost 8 lbs!!! but we all know that&#039;s water. just don&#039;t give up! i bet if i just don&#039;t drink, it melt right back off."