Do I stop phentermine?
Hello phentermine community 🫶
I need advice, maybe specifically those on phentermine and Wellbutrin.
So, in February 2024 I started my weightloss journey at 275lbs (5’0 female and 18 at the time). Growing up weight was always a struggle due to poor mental health and binge eating. I mean, I’d lie about if I ate before dinner so I could have a second dinner. I’ve eaten so much to the point of throwing up, just because i genuinely couldn’t stop myself.
By July of 2025 I was just getting to the 200lb mark. I got with my primary doctor and she had me try phentermine and Wellbutrin.
Found out in November 2025 I have a bad vitamin B12 and D deficiency, so I also began taking vitamins.
In January of 2026 I went from 15mg to 30mg of phentermine since I felt the effects wearing off, but not to the point of binge eating and stuff. I was scared of having all the food noises back so I didn’t really give it time to fully wear off.
Now, may 2026 I’m starting to feel that wear off again.
I want to say that this Wellbutrin has CHANGED MY LIFE! I don’t want to k-word myself just bc I need to wake up or fold laundry 🤣
Regardless, I can’t tell if the phentermine has already been worn off or not, because with the Wellbutrin maybe the lack of depression and the fact it helps with binge eating disorder is very helpful. I’m too scared to test it by stopping phentermine due to food noise, but I know I need to stop soon anyways (I’m at 138lbs now, which is close to my goal.)
My doctor said when I am done taking phentermine, she will prescribe me a med (can’t remember the name) that helps with ADHD and binge eating. She said it’ll help with the food noise without the intense effects phentermine has on appetite suppressing overall.
Any advice??? I’m not sure if my experience/situation is too niche to hear similar things.