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Jon honSydney, NSW
so far so good
I've been on duromine 30mg for 2 days already today is my third and i have already lost 2.1kg. Only side effects are dry mouth but after drinking water its ok, and very hard trying to fall asleep at night those 2 nights ive been sleeping 2-3 hours
Purchased in November 2020 at Chemist Warehouse for A$124.00.
- Mild side effects
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Great in the beginning but side effects & aftermath are not great
I’ve been on and off Duromine for years and at one point, I lost about 30kgs in about 5 months. I was 106kgs and got down to 76kgs by December 2018. I alternate between using the 30mg and 40mg on different months. The side effects I experience are: no appetite at all, like would go 2-3 days without eating, increased thirst, shortness of breath - like I couldn’t take a deep breath in, blurred vision, insomnia, increased energy but also felt confused and ‘vacant’ a lot, and it also increased my anxiety. When I eventually stopped taking it, my app...Read more
etite came back with a vengeance and all I wanted to do was eat. I managed to keep the weight off for about 6 months but it started to creep back up. I now seem to yo-yo a lot with Duromine now as it has lost its effectiveness, so I’ll stop taking it for a month and then start again because my appetite would be out of control and I would gain 5-7kgs. Now I’ve just started back on 40mg after a months break and 6kgs of weight gain. Yes, I gained 6 kgs in a month... I have no self control. Anyhow, the Duromine seems to have its effectiveness back and this time I’m going to really train myself to have small healthy meals even when my appetite is not there so I don’t have a crazy appetite when I finish taking it. Also, when I have stopped taking it for a few months, I’ve had an intense fatigue that I can’t shake but I’m not sure if that’s related to stopping the Duromine. So my tips: - Plan your weight loss journey and maintain a proper diet whilst on Duromine- Mild side effects
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LA MUMPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
The motivation to get you going
I am a 31yr old female who has battled with my weight since my first pregnancy (2009). Uneducated I didn’t look after my body properly and went from 65kgs to 100kgs within 3 months as much as I would like to say it was the pregnancy I doubt that. My weight never dropped and I stayed between 100-110kgs. My second pregnancy (2011) I did better, but was diagnosed with PCOS after that. My weight fluctuated with intermittent “diets” but still remained the same. 6yrs (2018) later I fell pregnant with twins that took a toll on my body - I suffered wit...Read more
h depression throughout and became ‘comfortable’ with food as my outlet. May 2020 I reached 131kgs and got scared! I made changed stopped the coke which was all I drank and made better food choices nothing serious though and lost 2/3kgs. September I started 30mg and lost 5kgs with no exercise, I talked nicer to myself to change my mind set had a 2 week break and have now started 40mg accompanied with resistance training at home (battle rope, resistance band, 3kg dumbbells, aerobic stepper) I have created a 45min workout and aim for daily but will start ever second day and listen to my body. I am having the lady shake for breakfast. Lunch that usually looks like (brown rice, vege, chicken or can tuna) no dinner. The bigger goal is 80kgs Nov 2021.Purchased in September 2020 at Terry White Chemmart for A$145.00.
- Mild side effects
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EffieMelbourne
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
So far really good!
I have been on Duromine 30mg for 3weeks now. I have lost 5kilos. I have breakfast, skip lunch and have a healthy dinner, but I have cut down my portions. I have not had any side effects, I do notice that if I have more than two coffees a day, I struggle to fall asleep. Oh and I hate exercising, but, I do force myself to do a little and try to walk more rather than drive.
Purchased in September 2020 at Chemist Warehouse for A$122.00.
- None
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YDVMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 5 reviews
- 5 likes
Not a magic weight loss pill but...
I have read so many different views, experiences and opinions on Duromine so before I tried it myself I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It isn’t a magic pill that will fix all of your problems but it will definitely assist you to get yourself back into healthy eating habits or allow you to start a new healthy lifestyle. Duromine does give you some extra energy which helps with workouts and keeping you motivated but it isn’t anywhere close to how a lot of people describe it to be like you are on drugs. It does suppress appetite but not 100%, ...Read more
it just allows you to have more control over your cravings and you can learn to maintain better eating habits. In order for Duromine to work effectively or at least to give it it’s best chance to work, you MUST eat even if you don’t feel overly hungry, you do need to track your calories/ macros and calculate your calorie deficit for best results. It is best to take Duromine at the same time every morning, if you are worried about not sleeping well at night, take it each morning at 5 or 6 am and then go back to sleep until you need to be up for the day, you then will not have any trouble getting to sleep in the evenings. You MUST consume a lot of water, I drink 3.5 litres per day... sometimes more and most importantly you do have to exercise! You can’t just take Duromine and expect insane results without exercising (weight training and some cardio is best for body composition changes) and managing your food intake correctly. Duromine is simply a tool to help people get back on track or give them a push to reach weight loss goals, it won’t do all the work for you. I have been on the 30 and 40 mg over the past 2 and a half months and so far have lost 15 kg. The only “side effects” I have experienced is a dry mouth in the mornings (this disappears as soon as you start drinking your water for the day) and some days you definitely experience some mood swings. The only negative is the cost it is approximately $120 for the 30 mg and $145 for the 40 mg prescription. In my opinion it is worth trying because I personally have been through the process before of losing a large amount of weight which was through diet and exercise only and unfortunately I put a lot of the weight back on due to not being so strict on my calorie intake. So starting Duromine gave me the kickstart I needed to fall back into my old routine and I’m starting to feel all the better for it.Purchased in August 2020 at Chemist Warehouse Physical Store.
- Mild side effects
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Great way to kick start metabolism
I’m on my 3rd month of taking Duromine. The first 4 days I felt high but since then it’s been ok. The only side effects I’ve had is dry mouth and taste is weird with some food- in particular anything sweet, Duromine makes everything sweeter which tastes disgusting.
I’ve lost 6 kgs so far, I have more energy to exercise and I still get hungry but don’t eat as much. I’m weaning myself off this month and making sure I eat well and small portions.
Purchased at Chemist Warehouse for A$85.00.
- Mild side effects
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JenSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Good results / manageable side effects
Have been taking Duromine for 4 months now and have lost nearly 30kg.
the side effects I had were as follows:
Month 1 : dry mouth, no appetite, thirsty, very energetic
Month 2: dry mouth, sometimes heart beats fast but nothing of concern, no appetite
Month 3: thirsty, dry mouth, little bit of irritation at times and also I gained weight prior to my period but lost it nearly right away again (this was a pattern), heart beats fast sometimes but it's nothing to worry about
Month 4: Appetite is back occasionally, irritable, thirsty, dry mouth
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Purchased in March 2020 for A$120.00.
- Mild side effects
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RoseSouth East Queensland, QLD
Just started Duromine yesterday
So I’ve decided to use Duromine to help kickstart my Weightloss, I’m a first time use and live in Brisbane. My starting weight yesterday (first time taking it) was 87kgs, and my goal weight for in 6 months time is 65kgs. I’m taking the 30mg and have a YouTube video all about my journey if anyone’s interested I’ll post the link here :) https://youtu.be/IH9_jFlH5E0
* I will be posting weekly updates with daily vlogs on my channel
I won’t be taking it everyday, only for the first week then after that every 2nd or 3rd day.
So far no side effects, and I fell asleep twice yesterday (could have undiagnosed adhd apparently) but a lot of sweating and heart racing.
Purchased in September 2020 at Chemist Warehouse for A$120.00.
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AmeliaSouth East Queensland, QLD
Not a "one size fits all" fix!
I've recently been advised by my GP to review my weight management plan as I'm obese and need to lose weight. As a sedimentary office worker, with other medical issues resulting in immediate weight loss requirements, we mutually agreed on 30mg. First week I had no side effects, but noticed I had little-to-no appetite, was able to make great choices with my meals and drank LOTS of water. Great! Lost 5kg - woo! Week 2... totally different story. Heart thumping out of my chest, little-to-no sleep and was sitting at my desk at work like a zombie. I...Read more
felt suicidal by the Wednesday, and by Thursday called my GP and stopped taking the pills. At 8kg lost, I felt like I'd lost a decent amount of weight, but... has it been worth it? This is my 2nd time, and last time I took 15mg for 1 month and then 30mg for 3 weeks and lost 25kg and felt AMAZING with no side effects and kept it off for 1.5 years. This time around, I've had awful side effects going straight on to the 30mg and I'm very worried about going back on to the 15mg after what I've been through on the 30mg. 50/50 about going back on the 15mg again, but hoping this 8kg loss will help kick start a new journey again. Do your research, and consider the side-effects! I'm considering 15mg or nothing now. - APurchased in August 2020 for A$120.00.
- Poor mental health
- Short-term physical illness
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JasonGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
My experience
I have just finished my second month of Duromine 30 mg's taking a tablet between 7-8 am each day. I am a 46-year-old, 180 cm male, and started in July 2020 at a weight of 112. I am a non-smoking, office worker and social drinker, and whilst I didn't eat terribly bad previously, I wasn't great and was still eating the similar quantities to what I ate when I played a regular sport, which had seen my weight go up about 20 kgs over the last 10 years or so
Within 7 days I was down to 107 kgs and I had more energy than I can recall having in a long ...Read more
time to the point I could not sit still and never felt tired. When I would sit down my knees would bounce up and down like I had ants in my pants, and I wore out the grass in my backyard walking laps when I was on my phone during work hours. My hunger was down considerably, and I ate less than my 9-year-old for breakfast and lunch and honestly, I could have gone without as I was never hungry. At dinner, a small meal was enough in the first few weeks, but I have felt hungrier in the last week at dinner time. My worst side effect has been sleeping, some nights I only get a few hours, and this continues until my body is exhausted (not that I felt it) when I would have c7 hours, which occurs maybe once or twice a week. Whilst it might sound weird my eyes were tired but my body doesn't even feel slightly tired and I am now averaging over 8 kms per day and just under 10,000 steps per day with most of that coming via a nightly walk at around 5-6 pm. If it were not for Victoria's current COVID restrictions, I would do more as I am limited to 60 mins exercise out of the house and I generally go for a walk with my wife for about 6 kms. My weight after 2 months is now 103 with the weight loss now around 0.5 kgs per week, but all my normal clothes are baggy and clothes I have not worn for a while now fit. I have upped the dosage to the 40 mg for this month, mainly as I get a little hungry around 8-9 pm, with this box to be my last with a view of doing a tablet every day for the first 2 weeks and then every second day for another month to allow me to wean off it, which what I have been advised to do by my Doctor. I have purposely missed the odd day or two just to see if the hunger pains return and they didn't and my energy remained the same, which was good.Purchased in July 2020 at Priceline for A$120.00.
- Mild side effects
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Susie M.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 8 reviews
- 6 likes
Feel a lot better with these but lots of side effects to endure
These have worked for me but I have to say there were lots of side effects in the first few days including sleep loss, constipation and shortness of breath in the morning.
- Long term physical illness
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EllaPerth, WA
The side effects makes you give up in 3 days
I needed something to help me witg my hunger so i can loose all my extra weight that i put on during covid lockdown i was really depressed & heard duromine would really stops your appetite.
What to expect after taking first tablet:
•it kicks in few hours after taking
•you feel same as how u take preworkout
•you are full of energy can’t stand on your feet
• you run,clean dance doing everything to get that energy out
•after second day no more hunger eating only one meal a day
• I was driving but very happy i find it dangerous to drive
•I start getting really bad migraines after day 2
•my mouth was really really dry...Read more
Purchased in August 2020 at Chemist Warehouse for A$89.00.
- Poor mental health
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Mer
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Health
Ok so this product really works but consistancy and pushing past the side effects will get you there.
Common side effects i’ve noticed on 40mg
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- shortness of breath ***
- Lost of sleep
- Heart rate increased aloooooot
- Confused ( things don’t make sense or it takes a while for you to click)
- Constipation
- Growling stomach ...Read more
Purchased in July 2020.
- Short-term physical illness
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I have had a mixed time on it:
When I first started I was getting really bad headache, no sleep , not hungry and very fast heart rate and could NOT drink coffee.
I now have a coffee first thing and then the tablet and it don’t seem effect me. I’m making my self eat even if I’m not hungry other wise I’ll get anxious and feel sick.
I have noticed my jaw is so sore grow grinding my teeth and clenching it closed all day.
Weight loss one moth 8kg
Hang in there it’s better then nothing.
Purchased in August 2020 at 99 Bike NSW, Stanmore for A$110.00.
- Mild side effects
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Pretty awesome
I'm on the 30mg dose, and have lost 2.5kg in 4 days, which is amazing. I'm not hungry at all, and because I'm not hungry I'm making healthier food choices (which I've found I'm really enjoying), and that makes me confident that once I stop I'll be able to keep the weight off (which I've heard can be an issue).
I have more energy than I have in years, and I've found that's improved my mood. I've not been cranky at all, which I've heard is an issue, it's been the opposite for me. I've had more patience with my kids, and have felt better overall....Read more
Purchased in August 2020 for A$132.00.
- Mild side effects
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Khushboo P.Perth, WA
Excellent
I have been taking Duromine(pharmacy brand $89) from 40 days now. I have always been low in energy as I have Thalessemia trait (your red blood cells can’t take much of haemoglobin) so my whole life was like I am always low in energy if I don’t eat much I will be dizzy or about to pass out. I was around 80 to start with and then down to 71 now. I didn’t rely on any diet as I am vegetarian and always eat home cook food. I have 7 kilos then it was steady for 5 days then I made my diet more of protein and I have started loosing again and my energy ...Read more
levels are so high. This is the First thing I wanted in my life. I go to gym do my workout and also have 2 years old to chase around and I do house chores as well on top of this. Amazing I want my life to be like this forever. I really recommend this if you struggle to have the motivation of diet or exercise because when you see your scales going down you will have the motivation. Just a side effect I think is temper (hubby thinks) but I felt the same way before. It’s more of expressive now.Purchased at Chemist Warehouse for A$89.00.
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VictoriaQueensland
Love it!!!
I take my duromine 30mg at 11pm at night. It takes about 9 hours before it kicks in. I have no problems with it. Only drink 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning. And I sleep like a baby and have amazing dreams!
Purchased in August 2020 at Priceline for A$123.00.
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Honest male review
53 years old
177 cm tall
100kg start weight.
Started on the 30mg
Let me start by saying that I use to be 80kg, then my diet and exercise went backwards.
The way I have gone about it may not work for everyone, but these are my honest facts.
I would eat what ever I wanted, drank beer and prob more than I should have.
A few weeks before I started I had 3 take away meals, this is disgusting....Read more
Purchased in July 2020.
- Mild side effects
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Maria HallWimmera, VIC
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
Very good tool to get you started.
Been on Duromine 30 for a couple of months lost 20kg dont weight myself Doctor does that took measurements every couple of weeks very pleased cut back on salt sugar caffeine on low carb high protein only 1 issue bad temper .
Purchased in July 2020 at Priceline for A$130.00.
- Poor mental health
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Hel CatDarling Downs, QLD
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Words cannot explain....
I have been on Lite N Easy 1200 diet for four weeks now and the dr gave me a prescription of 30mg to suppress my hunger as I love my food and used to have large meals and bad snacks. I’m 160cm or 5’3” and weighed in at 95kgs.
I took the first pill at 10am on Sunday and didn’t feel anything. Went to bed and woke up at 1:30am wide awake with my brain telling me it was an ideal time to get up and go for a run. Anyone who knows me, knows that if I’m running then you better start running too because something is chasing me. I reminded my brain of t...Read more
his but alas it then began to tell me about all the fun things I could be doing like cleaning the bathroom, doing the floors etc. I did not sleep the rest of the night and went to work like a zombie. Here is where the pill shines, I believe I only made it through the day because that pill made me. The second day, felt a little more alert, still felt hungry but not really wanting to eat. I took a mirtazipine before bed and had a half decent sleep, rousing just before the alarm because the cat sat on my face. Day 3 is when the fun started, I got to work, I’m feeling good after my sleep and at 10am decided to make myself my occasional triple shot espresso......within minutes my brain was telling me to do zoomies around the office like a mad cat at 3am (of course I didn’t but it was tempting). I made so many calls talking like a bad Eminem rap song and I think I may have scared a couple of customers. I started to come down the other side about 4pm but got a second wind when I got home, kitchen looks great by the way. Day 4 I sit here at 6am on my couch writing this having not slept at all. I’m shagged, I’ve got a pulsing headache behind my right eye and my brain is telling me the bathroom could use a good scrub. Alas I’ve called work to say I’m not coming in so I can take a mirtazipine and try to knock myself out. Note from the wise, don’t touch the coffee or alcohol, take it as early as possible in the morning and omg try to do some sort of exercise even just cleaning the house to get that energy out and make sure you have some sort of sleeping pill.Purchased in August 2020 for A$104.00.
- Mild side effects
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Questions & Answers
Kellie M.asked
Will duromine still work if I only take it evey second or 3rd day?
Annie Kimasked
Hey guys! I’m thinking about to get this medication cuz I’m such a stress eater recently and I am just out control of eating and gaining weight. However my current BMI is not overweight. I am afraid that the GP won’t prescribe me this medication. Do you guys have any suggestions of things I should tell the GP to get this drug?
Sammy c.asked
does 15mg duromine have any long term effects if taken only 3 times a week
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Details
Duromine is a weight loss medication that suppresses the appetite by directly affecting the part of the brain that controls hunger levels.
What to be aware of before taking Duromine:
- Contains the active ingredient phentermine, which is an amphetamine-like medication
- Duromine can be bought at a pharmacist and requires a prescription
- Intended to supplement healthy meals and exercise
- This medication may potentially cause side effects, so it’s important to discuss them with your doctor and be aware of them before you start a course.
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