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melody on 03 Dec 2007 at 9:39 am #

After i took the product… I felt like I was going to have a seizure my heart was racing and it was incredibly hard to breathe!

One bit of advice. Don’t take Zantrex 3!
sarah on 18 Dec 2007 at 1:27 am #

I just want to say this is the worst diet pill i have ever taken. I am on zantrex-3 right now, and my whole body feels really weird, my heat beat is increased and i feel like i am on some crazy drug! i would not recommend it at all!!!
Michael P on 16 Dec 2007 at 10:54 am #

On the first day, I took the dosage as described on the bottle, 15 minutes before my breakfast.
MAN! Talk about nervous energy all day. I was Mr Paranoia, as well, as Mr Jumpy, and Mr “I wish my heart would stop going so fast” all at once, for most of the day.

I reduced the dosage to one pill, and got nearly the same thing. For energy they are great if you’re really desperate, but with my gym schedule at 4 days a week, I didn’t notice any difference at all with Zantrex before or after.

And I was brave enough to take it for three solid weeks. Never again. Sorry.
Melanie Andrews on 02 Jan 2008 at 5:02 pm #

I have only taken zantrex 3 for a few days, and after a feeling of nausea and increased heart rate, I went from two pills to one pill, and still feel just as bad.

I felt so yucky and instead of increased energy I feel short of motivation and drive and I usually have lots of motivation. The main thing was a sick feeling and just after having one this morning before breakfast my chest went really tight and I was short of breath.

This was scary and was why I decided to look on the net and see if there was any info on side effects, I wont be taking them anymore, I have wasted my money !
Crystal on 07 Jan 2008 at 8:17 pm #

I think Zantrex-3 works great! I started using this diet pill last week, and have lost 3 pounds. I weighed 126, now 123 at 5′3. I decided to take this diet pill since its well known you gain weight after the holidays, and I haven’t weighed 126 in awhile.

I’m reading everyones reviews about rapid heart rate, etc… I myself used to have this problem with caffeine itself. I would get panic attacks in restaurants, hot places/rooms, etc.

Honestly, if you’re like that, don’t take a diet pill. I used to be like that, but now, I’m not. Not sure why. I myself was worried this would happen to me when taking this pill, but if you don’t have that problem when drinking too much caffeine, Zantrex-3 will work great for you.
Cassie on 07 Jan 2008 at 8:11 pm #

I think that the thing to remeber about diet pills is that every person is different what works for one may not work for another.

I notice here that most reviews are bad, for me I have had nothing but awesome success with Zantrex 3. I have lost 40 lbs in a little under 4 months ( of course with diet and the gym).

I have an unbelievable amount of energy which is good since I work at 5:00 a.m. I would definitely recommend that a first time user should only take ONE pill to begin with and if you don’t like it don’t take it.

I can only speak for my own experience but I LOVE IT!
K Walker on 13 Jan 2008 at 3:14 pm #

I absolutely love zantrex 3!

I took it for about a year and had an average weight loss of about 60 pounds and have kept the weight off for nearly a year! I have recommended this product to family members and friends who are on a quest to better themselves and lose weight!

Zantrex 3 has most definitely changed my life for the better!
brittany on 17 Jan 2008 at 4:00 pm #

I’ve been taking Zantrex 3 on and off for about 6 months. I haven’t lost one single pound. I took one or two pills before meals and drank plenty of water with them.

One day I took one pill before I ate and then started feeling a little light headed. I didnt think anything of it. Then my heart started beating fast and hard like it was going to beat out of my chest. I started feeling very flustered and hot and then I could feel my throat closing up.

For a pill that didn’t even work… these side effects are certainly not worth it. Think twice before you start taking this, or any diet pill.
lindsey on 21 Jan 2008 at 11:22 am #

I will not recommend this product to anyone. I tried Zantrex-3 about 6 months ago and had very bad side effects. I took the recommended dosage the first day and about 30 minutes after taking it I had cold sweats, became very dizzy, lightheaded, very jittery, and vomited. Needless to say I did not take another dose that day.

The next day I woke and took only 1 pill and had all the same reactions. I couldn’t even understand what my employer was saying to me because I was so dizzy and lightheaded. The symptoms wore off after about 2-3 hours.

Never took a diet pill since then. I am looking for a new one without and caffeine supplements only natural ingredients without any of the jittery side effects.

I do not think this product should even be in stores. It is dangerous!
mark g on 21 Jan 2008 at 11:20 am #

I took Zantrex (1 year ago) and I took it for about 6 months. This fat burner is NO JOKE! This is NOT for the casual person looking to drop some lbs, if HE OR SHE is Not active. I quickly learned that I needed to only take 1 pill AFTER I had some sort of food in my stomach. I got up to 3 pills a day, and that was all I needed.

IT WAS GREAT, right before working out. If you are going to take this and work out for 30 minutes… it’s not for you.

If you have 1-2 hours to work out. It is for you. DO NOT TAKE THIS if you already are sensitive to coffee. I miss my Zantrex-3… LOL.

In fact, that’s why i am on this site. It is 1 year later (after going from 245-180) i have not gained weight. But at 5′6″ I never got to my goal weight of 160. I may go get Zantrex today to assist with my goal.
jasey on 21 Jan 2008 at 11:17 am #

Every time I take Zantrex-3 I feel different. I’m either short of breath or nauseous. I feel really sick, and can’t even think about anything else.
I feel like I’m going to explode or pass out.

The last time i took them I got really itchy on my arms and legs. It was terrible.
Quiraa on 21 Jan 2008 at 10:33 am #

I take Zantrex and have been taking it everyday for about 3 years. I love it. I have to say that is like crack tho!

You guys above are right! It can make you feel like your heart is going to jump outta your chest and you may pass the heck out! lol.

But that means it’s too strong for you. I take one pill a day. I feel the nervous feeling for about 45 minutes but after that I am alert and ready for the day.

I only have to take one a day because it’s so strong. One thing I also must say is, it’s a great appetite suppressant. However, weight loss I haven’t experienced.

I figured to heck with the weight loss I’ll take the energy any day! So… that being said, I think we are all just different, and Zantrex is a little strong, so be careful.
gina on 22 Jan 2008 at 5:17 pm #

Ive tried zantrex 3 and 100 other type of diet pills and of course I’m one of the few that finds nothing works.

I wish they could invent a pill that would make you feel full and bloated 24-7. I do workout 3 times a week and if loosing weight was as easy and fast as gaining it we would all be in heaven.
Sean on 29 Jan 2008 at 10:30 am #

Tried Zantrex3 for the first time today, following the recommended dosage, and had an adverse reaction.

The bottle cautions that due to the niacin you may experience a rash/flushing. It also claims that the “rash” will subside in minutes. The reaction was much worse than I had imagined. I experienced an immediate flushing sensation, with my whole upper body breaking out in a red rash. Ears, face, neck, arms, and torso all felt like they were on fire.

I also felt extremely nervous (which is expected in such a situation). The rash wasn’t exactly gone in “minutes” either, unless nearly an hour is what they mean by “minutes”.

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this supplement to anyone and have since discarded the remaining pills.
betty on 24 Jan 2008 at 5:19 pm #

I really liked how the pills were working, because – mostly – they made me feel like I was losing water weight and I felt better overall.

I did feel jittery sometimes and somewhat flushed. Then, one day at work, my friends noticed I was VERY flushed (my whole face was red) and the rash I already had – which I eventually realized had started when I started taking Zantrex 3 – started itching LIKE CRAZY and I had to remove my sweater and take Benadryl.

After some research, I found out that Zantrex 3 includes a large dosage of Niacin – which can cause skin rashes, flushing, and heart palpitations. I stopped taking it immediately and threw it away.

I can’t say that I don’t recommend the product, because I was enjoying the results, but the Niacin reaction was a serious, and very frightening thing that I don’t ever want again!
Nycole on 27 Jan 2008 at 9:27 pm #

I took Zantrex 3 along with my girlfriend Kimmy and we noticed the jitteryness and rapid heartbeat as well. I would recommend small dosage and to take it before you workout.
music lover on 29 Jan 2008 at 10:35 am #

I agree with almost everyone. I took Zantrex 3 and the first time I took it my heart started beating really fast, and I started to feel really sick and panicky. These pills should be pulled off the market. Those pills must have some ephedrine in it.

Editor’s Note: No ephedrine, just a TON of caffeine. This can result in side effects similar to those exhibited by ephedrine.
asma on 29 Jan 2008 at 10:50 am #

The first time I took Zantrex 3, within minutes my head started spinning, I had trouble breathing,I was cold but sweating profusely. A few minutes of this and severe nausea hit me and I threw up – a lot. After throwing up I felt much better, miraculously better in fact. Almost like I got the pill out of my body so my body went back to normal.

A few weeks later I gave the pill another try, just to see if the first bad reaction was a coincidence… and a big fat NO it wasn’t resulted. The exact same feelings of cold sweat shakiness, dizziness followed by severe nausea, and after the vomiting I felt better.

I’ve tried A LOT of diet pills (non-prescription and prescription), and I’ve NEVER had any sort of bad reaction. For this one, “bad reaction” will be putting it mildly.

With all the non-prescription weight loss pills I’ve tried,I never take the recommended dose right away. I always only take 1 per day / time frame. If the dose is to take 2 or 3 before every meal, I’d take 1 before every meal. So I didn’t even have the recommended dose for this pill, I only took 1, ONCE (on each day that i tried it) and felt like I was dying.

i guess this pill “works” if i was into bulemia and self-torture.. i could eat all i want and take one pill to throw it all up, but thats just not my thing.

honestly, this pill should be taken off the market before it kills someone!!!
Dan on 31 Jan 2008 at 1:18 pm #

For the last 4 weeks I’ve been takin Zantrex 3 and it seems to be working pretty well for me.

The very first time I took it, I got a little hot and felt jittery, but the second time and every time after I didnt get those sensations. Just a boost of energy and supressed appetite.

In the last 4 weeks, with eating healthier and excercising Ive lost almost 15 pounds. In no way does it seem addicting because there were some times I didnt take it and I felt fine.

I would recommend it to other people. And don’t be frightened if you feel a little hot the first time, it goes away after a few minutes!

But if you have health problems, you should probably contact a doctor before taking it. I have none. Im a 20 year old male with decent health, just a little overweight.

Editor’s Comments: It is recommended you consult a physician before beginning an exercise program, radically changing your diet, or using a fat burner.
Seth on 03 Feb 2008 at 10:56 am #

I tried Zantrex 3 last year and had the most success with it out of any of the other diet pills I have tried.

I lost 40 lbs in about 2 months with it, but I was also exercising 2 grueling days a week for 8 hours. I noticed that it did suppress my appetite and I had a lot of energy.

I occasionally got the jitters from it, but I would often would see “spots.” I have attributed this to the raise in blood pressure you get from the pill — for that reason I would not recommend it if you are going to be working very hard or already have high blood pressure.

I have been thinking about taking it again since I have had no success from either HydroxyCut or TrimForm.
Lisa on 07 Feb 2008 at 2:08 pm #

I’ve read these comments, and wander why a person who is NOT overweight would even think of taking a diet pill. I have taken it, but I am aware of my body and know that…

I am overweight, so effects are sometimes worth it, but mainly that I know my body can handle the pill to the point where there are not any side effects for me.

My suggestion: make sure you know your body and know how it reacts to normal things in life, like coffee. If you can’t drink but two cups and feel nervious, then maybe you should not be taking a diet pill.
Megan on 07 Feb 2008 at 1:27 pm #

This is my second time on Zantrex 3, for the simple reason that I am on my second bottle. I love this product! As a college student, I often have long hours of studying and not a lot of time to work out. With Zantrex 3, I get the energy I need to complete the grueling study hours and I’m still losing the weight I need!

I will admit, on occasion I feel an increased heart rate, but that’s really the only side effect I feel and it’s not a painful feeling, more like an adrenaline rush.

So, for everyone giving you their advice not to take it, I say it’s worth a try. Perhaps you’ll feel the uncomfort they feel, or perhaps you’ll get the amazing results I have gotten.

For the record, I have just taken the pills(2) approximately 15 minutes ago, finished my 8oz glass of water and I’m ready to eat. AND I FEEL PERFECTLY FINE.
Katie on 07 Feb 2008 at 1:07 pm #

I tried taking this product and I got so dehyrated from the diuretic effects of the caffine, I passed out on an eliptical machine!

After I stopped taking the product, I got massive headaches.

On the upside, I was never hungry and I definately lost water weight!

If you are going to take this porduct, drink LOTS of Water! Oh, and ween yourself slowly off if you decide to quit. And dont take any before you go to bed!
Brittany on 14 Feb 2008 at 12:24 pm #

I’ve tried Zantrex 3 now for about a month. I take only one or one and half pills before eating.. otherwise I get too nauseous.

It does subdue my appetite and give me lots of energy but I’m also losing a lot of sleep and I feel really jittery. I haven’t noticeably lost any weight.

Yesterday I decided to stop taking them. I literally had the worst head-ache I’ve had in all my life. I’m also immensely tired. If I were to lie down right now, I would sleep for hours on end.

I don’t recommend Zantrex.

Editor’s comments: Severe headaches can be a sign of caffeine withdrawl. Considering the amount of caffeine in Zantrex 3, this is not a surprising side effect.
Jenny on 14 Feb 2008 at 12:33 pm #

I am on Zantrex 3 right now, and so far I have gone from a size 16 to a snug size 12 in a little over a month.

Sometimes I get a little bit jittery, but my stomach never bothers me, and it really does help with eating.

But I gain my weight from “snacking” – other than that I lead an active life, so this diet pill helps remind me not to snack, and it gives me a boost.

I like it, and I would at least try it. But it DOES have a lot of energy stuff in it, and I drink about 60 oz’s of water a day.
Lisa on 14 Feb 2008 at 12:10 pm #

I think that anyone who is going to try a new product should proceed with caution. There are no two bodies alike.

I tried Zantrex-3 and felt jittery, but had unbelievable energy, mental acuity and a general all-around good feeling. In fear of the effects on my heart, I cut the dosage in half and I don’t take it everyday.

I take it before I exercise in the morning and I put in a great workout! It works for me and I am pretty pleased with the outcome. The product gives me the energy and the incentive to be more physical and it does reduce my appetite somewhat, and therefore I have lost weight.

People have to use their common sense when trying anything new. No one knows your body like you!
tay & lex on 20 Feb 2008 at 5:02 pm #

I just bought Zantrex-3 and im very scared to use it. I’ve been researching it and I heard a lot of negative things. But I’ve also heard a few good things. I’ve tried everything to lose wieght and it just isn’t happening.

I’m not sure whether to take it or not. My friend wants to use it too. What should we do?

Editor’s comments: The problems most people have with Zantrex are a result of its extremely high caffeine content. If you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine, or you are not used to consuming caffeine, this may not be a product worth experimenting with. Otherwise, you may wish to start out experimenting with the lowest possible dose, while removing all other stimulants from your diet. In other words, if you normally start off your day with a coffee, you may not want to do that the morning you try Zantrex for the first time.
Sara on 20 Feb 2008 at 4:54 pm #

I have been taking Zantrex for about a week now.

I have an eliptical at home and I was very surprised to stay on for about an hour opposed to my usual 15-20min. And when I stopped it was only because my children needed to get to bed.

Otherwise I would have ran along all night. So since then I’ve been taking 2-3 daily 1 with each meal. I am very sensitive to diet pills and could never stay on them due to all the side effects, however I am a big coffee drinker so I wonder if thats why I am not having any problems.

I do want to say that some of these stories I am reading here are horrible, but I think if your first dose puts you in the hospital or makes you faint there is probaby some other issues going on with your body.

I can say that niacin is pretty powerful and if you’re not used to taking alot of vitamins then you might want to stick with 1 a day. So far I really like it and I have cut back on my caffeine as well. I think I’ ll work out tonight!

Sara
Tani Reed on 26 Feb 2008 at 4:08 pm #

I want a refund because Zantrex-3 is making me very sick. About 45 minutes after taking the product My stomach starts cramping and I feel like throwing-up.

I also can barely walk. I don’t start feeling better for many hours. No meds should make anyone feel this way. I’ve been on these for a few days and realize they are not for me. Please refund this for me.

Editor’s comments: Tani, you’ll need to contact your retailer for this. We do not sell or fulfill any products and have no affiliation with either the retailers or manufacturers of Zantrex-3.
marston on 28 Feb 2008 at 9:50 pm #

I was totally surprised to read the above comments. I took Zantex 3 and experienced similar problems.

Never having been allergic to anything in my life, I could not understand why I was experiencing this awful flushing and itching. I ended up at the Dr.’s office for a shot. I didn’t relate this to the Zantrex 3 since I had been taken the lowest suggested dose and had been doing so for a couple of weeks. Today it happened again.

I determined it was taking it with a multiple vitamin with something in it for high cholesterol. Although the symptoms were not as severe as the first time, I can’t believe something like this is over-the-counter. THIS STUFF SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE SHELVES.

So if you feel like you need to lose weight, start with your doctor and a nutritionist. Some insurance policies will cover a nutritionist. After all, what good is being thinner if you’re dead.
Carrie on 03 Mar 2008 at 11:35 am #

Today I took 2 pills as directed right before a meal, and maybe 10 minutes later I was sweating, nauseous and had a terrible headache.

The worst part is it lasted for a few hours. I couldn’t even drive because I felt so sick. I WILL NEVER TRY IT AGAIN.
Chandara on 07 Mar 2008 at 11:35 am #

I just started taking Zantrex 3 today and I feel fine. I’m a little jittery and restless but no other side effects. I’m drinking a ton of water just to be on the safe side though.

I’m looking forward to seeing if I actually lose any weight. I’ll be sure to keep you updated.
Brittany on 07 Mar 2008 at 11:16 am #

This stuff threw me into a horrible panic attack. I would have had to go to the hospital but fortunately I had Some Xanax to take.

Like everyone else wrote, DONT TAKE THIS PRODUCT! I will never take another diet pill again, that’s how bad it was!
Emily on 07 Mar 2008 at 11:12 am #

I took 2 pills 15 minutes before eating breakfast and about an hour later I felt like I was going to keel over! My heart was racing. I was sweating profusely. I felt very sick to my stomach. I felt like if I were to sit down, I would vibrate right off of my chair because I was so jittery. It really scared me.

Someone made the comment that this type of reaction is due to a sensitivity to caffeine. I disagree. Although I don’t drink coffee, I love my Mountain Dew and Rock Star, which are both high in caffeine.

I have NEVER experienced anything like this from consuming caffeine. It should also be noted that I did not consume ANY other caffeine on the morning that I took the Zantrex 3.

I’m throwing the rest of my bottle away. If any of my friends/family were to consider taking this, I would STRONGLY recommend against it.
becca on 10 Mar 2008 at 1:35 pm #

I took zantrex 3 the first time and within 20 minutes, I thought I was going to pass out. I got all itchy and turned red.

I took some benadryl and felt better. I tried another dose the next day and the same thing happened. I later found out that it was a reaction to the serious amounts of niacin in Zantrex 3.

My advice? Don’t bother… too many bad reviews to even try it!
Megan on 14 Mar 2008 at 12:16 pm #

The first time I took Zantrex-3 I took two pills before breakfast. It made me kind of race and gave me tons of energy. The only side effects I got were “jitteriness” being hyper and lots of energy.

The only time I had a bad reaction was when I took it without a meal. I got really sick and real shaky. Other than that i think its good for energy.

You just need to take it with water and a meal. I’ve been on it for 2-3 weeks and I’m doing fine. Guess it depends on the person.
Sammy on 14 Mar 2008 at 11:44 am #

I always saw this on TV and wanted to try it. So I bought some and I took this about 3 years ago for the first time.

Not too long after taking two pills I broke out in cold sweat and didn’t feel too well, an hour or so later later my skin started to itch, soon my whole body began to itch. I felt large bumps all over so I took a closer look and noticed I had huge bumpy red rashes all over my body. I had a fever and I was disgusted by my rashes and couldn’t stop scratching for two or three days straight until the rashes went away, this was the worst thing that I’ve ever taken!

I was trying to find reviews but couldn’t find any back then until now. I guess I’m not the only one who got nasty rashes.
Jessica R. on 15 Mar 2008 at 11:25 am #

I took Zantrex 3 a few years ago and went from 150lbs to 122lbs in 3 months (right before I got married). I’m on them again after having a baby since it’s the only thing, besides ephedra, that works for me.

I have had a few issues with it, but they are the exception and not the rule and usually are experienced if I either don’t eat after my dose or take the doses too close together. I’ve experienced:

~mild hives (twice)
~jitters and/or hyper (after breakfast dose)
~racing heart (few times and only if I don’t eat)
~panic attack (once)
~moodiness (occasional)

I have similar reactions if I drink too much coffee.
Tia on 24 Mar 2008 at 3:26 pm #

I took these pills for about a month and I did notice increased energy right away. I didn’t lose any weight, but didn’t gain any either. I did feel jittery for about half hour after taking them, but that was to be expected.

I would like to tell everyone not to take them close to your bedtime, because sleeping is out of the question when you have just taken Zantrex 3.

However, I feel these can work with proper diet and exercise. I’m actually going to go and get some tomorrow. Wal-Mart has them for $19.99 for an 84 count bottle.
Ciara on 24 Mar 2008 at 3:47 pm #

I have taken Zantrex on and off again for 7 or 8 months and I love the results.

However I have experienced extreme paranoia which has almost resulted in panic attacks. Once in awhile I’ll get really bad stomach cramps about 15 minutes after taking the pill. It feels like menstrual cramps only worse. They’ll usually last until I get in some sort of comfortable position to ease the pain and eat something.

I’m a coffee drinker but Zantrex contains too much caffeine — it does really help get things done though. I do get very “jittery” and I can’t sit still for long. But I really can’t argue with the effects, they’re great.
Renee on 24 Mar 2008 at 3:40 pm #

I decided to try Zantrex a few days ago.. I’d heard a few good things about it and wanted to give it a try.

I took the first dosage in the morning, before breakfast. It definitely suppressed my appetite. I couldn’t eat breakfast. Good right? Not exactly. By the time I realized I WAS hungry, my blood sugar was so low I was shaking. I figured I just needed to have some lunch, but took the 2nd dosage before lunch. It didn’t suppress my appetite.

I felt extremely sick from the caffeine. Keep in mind I am someone who consumes 2-3 energy drinks or cups of coffee in a day… and had only one cup of coffee that morning.

I went home and tried to take a nap.. I felt like I was going to throw up all day. It was a terrible feeling.

Unfortunately, I can’t take them again. I am not even sensitive to caffeine, but these pills made me feel horrible. I didn’t have a panic attack or need to go to the hospital, but I could hardly function.

I hope my review helps someone else…
Kriss on 27 Mar 2008 at 3:47 pm #

I took Zantrex 3 on and off for about 8 months. I ended up losing about 80 lbs on it, probably a good 30 lbs in the first 2 months.

It gave me a bit of an active bowel, and some jitters, but it didn’t phase me too much — obviously — for me to be on it for so long.

One very bad thing is once you go off of Zantrex 3, you’ll never be able to do what you used to do when on it.

It was hard keeping up the same energetic schedule when I went off of the pills.

Anyway, the choice is yours.
rae on 27 Mar 2008 at 4:30 pm #

I have only been taking this pill for 3 days and I feel awful.

The first day that I took the pill, I followed the directions to a T and I ended up going to the hospital because I thought that I was having a heart attack.

I have anxiety and I just suffered from a major panic attack. I haven’t had one in a long time.

When I read the reviews and see that other people are feeling the same way I am, I am decided to stop taking this pill. I feel so sick after taking this pill and from the looks of it, so do a lot of other people.

I would not recommend this to anyone. I’m sure not taking it anymore.
Nicole on 31 Mar 2008 at 4:48 pm #

I recently started taking Zantrex-3 and I started getting really nauseated especially in the mornings before breakfast.

When I took my second dose before lunch I felt like I was going to vomit all day, I couldn’t take my 3rd dose. The second day I woke without having to take any and felt the same way I felt yesterday without the Zantrex.

Needless to say after 3 days of taking the medicine it took me another 3 to lose the side effects. I wouldn’t recommend this medication to anyone — unless they like feeling nauseous, restless, paranoid, and enjoy panic attacks.
Lisha on 31 Mar 2008 at 5:45 pm #

I have taken Zantrex 3 for almost 4 years on and off. I only stopped taking it due to a pregnancy.
I use this product with portion control and exercise. I only allow myself a serving of food during meals and I take walks daily as family time with my children.

I love the energy it gives you. When you first start taking it there is some “jitteriness” you will experience but it lessens the more you take it. I don’t have a problem with panic attacks normally and don’t drink coffee.

I have never had a fear or need to go to the hospital after taking it. If you take it with a meal you should be fine. I love the extreme energy it gives you.

I have recommended Zantrex to a lot of friends and family. Some loved it and some didn’t. I assume it is not for everyone. After a few months of taking it others were commenting that I had lost weight but I didn’t weigh myself until about 6 months after taking it. When I did weigh myself I had lost about 50 pounds.

After that I continued using it to lose weight. After 2 years of taking it I have lost 137 pounds. I went from a size 28 to a size 13. During my pregnancy I gained 42 pounds. I waited until my child was 2 months old before I started taking them again, and I’ve lost 48 pounds since his birth.

Some due to my diet and exercise I’m sure but I’m continuing to lose due to Zantrex 3. I would love to contact the makers of this medication simply to thank them for a wonderful product.
Tammy on 03 Apr 2008 at 12:08 pm #

I’ve been taking Zantrex 3 off and on for the last year and a half and I have lost some weight. I have experienced some bad and very scary side effects at times but I am determined to lose this weight.

I’m living with an UNDER ACTIVE THYROID and even with my meds I’m still tired alot of the time. This is where Zantrex3 helps me — energy.

Side effects for me are: itchy red rash, lots of flushing in face and neck, and not so much cutting my appetite all the time, heart racing –I’ve even stopped taking it at times because I felt like it affected my eyesight (given me blurred vision).

Like I said I’m determined to lose the weight so I just keep on, while hoping everything’s gonna be alright.

Editor’s comments: Diet pills can exhibit side effects, some of which are certainly dangerous for sensitive individuals. Tammy should definitely stop taking this product, and investigate other options.
matt on 09 Apr 2008 at 2:28 am #

I am sorry to say that i ever tried Zantrex. I read horrible reviews prior to taking it and still decided to take anyways. PLEASE DO NOT DO THE SAME! I have a really high tolerance to caffeine. I can easily drink a venti black coffee from starbucks, a 1/2 gallon of tea, diet coke, and some more coffee in one day and not get too wired. I also take a few thousand percent of B vitamins several times a week (which are great for energy). So I figured that I could try Zantrex and have a relatively safe experience compared to most. I didn’t think it would be as bad as it was. I broke the pill open and poured into to my morning shake of organic banana’s, apple juice, pineapple etc. Drank it slowly…..and then got in the shower. I noticed in less than five minutes my chest and stomach started beating as hard as if I had just sprinted down the block. My chest started pounding harder and harder and I then became TERRIFIED that I might be in serious danger of a heart attack or even dying. I tried to gag myself to throw this stuff up but couldn’t. I started to panic against my will and rational. I WAS TERRIFIED. I felt extremely sick and scared. I am embarrassed and ashamed to have taken this. I put my life at risk even after reading all these terrible reviews. IT”S JUST TOO STRONG AND TOO DANGEROUS. IT”S LIFE THREATENING. (I am a 21 year old male who regularly runs and works out almost every day). please don’t try it.
brittany on 12 Apr 2008 at 3:51 pm #

I just read all the reviews and I would have to agree It does make you pretty jittery at times.

I had all the side effect with the heart palpitations, jittery-ness, dizziness, upset stomach, vomiting, at first.

After going through it for a couple days I kept the dose low to 1 cap twice a day and I’m feeling pretty great.

I’m 5′2 — went from 129 to 118 in 2 and a half weeks. As other people said, it does depend on your body and how you react to caffeine.

Overall, I feel zantrex 3 does work….
Ted on 16 Apr 2008 at 3:22 pm #

There are a lot of good things about this product. Although it has a high niacin content, I have never had so much energy!

I have almost no appetite, and it think it kinda works as a laxative, because everytime I take it before a meal, I go almost instantly!

Once in a while, my back will spaz out. But other than that, I think its a pretty good product. I’m kinda scared about what will happen when I stop taking it though. The withdrawl and stuff.
Jay Bizzle on 19 Apr 2008 at 1:47 am #

I took Zantrex 3 for the first time today and it had me feeling like a million bucks. I dont get how all the people had a bunch of side effects, but different strokes for different folks. Maybe its because I bought mine at the local Safeway grocery store and not walmart or walgreens.
Joyce on 22 Apr 2008 at 1:03 pm #

I have taken Zantrex-3. I agree if you are not used to coffee then a lower dose is required. At first I did get the jitters because I started off with 2 caps. When I lowered it, I felt better. I increased it over time. I did lose weight and I recommended it to people who also told me they lost weight.

I do agree it may not be for some people. I states on the bottle that it work better with food. Some of us take it and decide not to eat but the bottle does not say that. You still should eat something.

Yes, if you do not eat within an hour or two you may feel some discomfort. I took it before every meal and I felt find after a couple of days because I was trying to get the most maximum result but 2 caps was not for me.

We all have to face it DIET PILLS are not for everyone.
Kim B. on 29 Apr 2008 at 12:19 pm #

I started using Zantrax 3 last week. I lost 3 lbs the first week. I had no side effects at all. I started with 1 pill in the morning and 1 before lunch.

This week I started with 2 pills at a time and still have no side effects. You really need to read this bottle, if coffee or tea give you a caffeine jolt than maybe you shouldn’t take this pill.

Caffeine really has no effect on me at all. I am trying to lose 15 pounds. I will keep you updated but so far so good.
Nicolle on 24 Apr 2008 at 3:50 pm #

I took the product for three days. The first day I was very jittery, just as I had expected I would be.

I had an energizing work out, very little sleep, but overall it seemed fine. The next day I took it exactly the same, drinking tons of water and eating about 20 minutes after each dose.

I noticed I had major mood-swings and was extremely irritable. Very little sleep the next night. On the third day, I was completely lacking concentration, moody and emotional and was up the entire night anxious and thinking having very negative/depressive thoughts.

I flushed all the pills down the toilet and will never take them again. I feel “normal” again and am positive the negative effects I was experiencing was from this product.
Gina C. on 08 May 2008 at 1:28 pm #

This product REALLY works! I just left a post on another website because I want everyone to see. I am 26, Asian, 5′2″ and 125 lbs and want to lose about 15-20lbs for a vacation in 8 weeks.

I began taking Zantrex-3 last Thursday and yesterday (Tuesday), I weighed myself and had lost 5lbs! Amazing!

Editor’s Comments: What Gina has lost is mostly water weight — not fat. Please see
this blog post to learn how to properly assess success (or failure) with any diet or fat burner. (End of editor’s comments)

No amount or cardio has given me such results in as short a time. This product may be dehydrating, so PLEASE drink plenty of water throughout the day. I run to the restroom to *tinkle* about 15 times a day. The food suppressing part really worked for me, and I feel full after a small meal, but get hungry again after about 3 hrs. That’s a good thing, though! Then you could have 5 small meals or snacks throughout the day, keep your metabolism running, and feel full.

This is my first time taking diet pills, so I was nervous about taking them. I started off slow by taking 1 pill before breakfast and 1 later in the afternoon before my evening workout. The first 3 days were uncomfortable with the jitters, felt flushed and hot, and had trouble sleeping at night. Now, I don’t experience any of that.

I have so much energy throughout the day and during my workouts (which I do about 3x a week) and don’t have any trouble sleeping at night or waking in the morning.

I’m happy with my results after taking only 2 pills a day! Good luck everyone! I hope this review helps.
Alia on 19 May 2008 at 2:24 pm #

I’ve Had Zantrex-3 for a day and have had no bad side effects. I’ve had to use that bathroom a lot more, only to tinkle though, probably from the increased intake of water. Jitters and a hyper feeling also but it’s helped me stay awake and alert.

From what I can see though, it really depends on a persons lifestyle. I’m used to drinking about 3-4 cups on coffee with loads of sugar a day along with a few Monsters, also going to bed late and waking up early.

I also eat fruit and oats when taking Zantrex, two at a time 15 before eating. I’ve already lost 4 pounds!

I would recomend it to people you are used to LOTS of caffine. Anyone who takes it easy on caffine should watch out.
Kim B. on 07 Jun 2008 at 12:53 pm #

Well I have lost another 3 pounds for a total of 6. I haven’t even used the entire bottle yet. I have had NO SIDE EFFECTS at all but caffeine doesn’t bother me.

I have been taking 3 pills a day and usually don’t take them at all on the weekend. I do make sure that I eat right, drink lots of water and I have been going to the gym. The Zantrex has really helped me get over the points when I am stuck on my weight loss.

It does make you, as another user said, tinkle quite a bit. I am sure that it is water weight but saying that I having been doing this off an on for a little over a month with no weight gain, it just continues to go down.

My suggestion is to try it. The Zantrex is like anything else out there – it might work for you it might not. We are all different so you will just have to try it and see if it works for you.
sunny on 28 Jun 2008 at 3:16 pm #

I have used zantrex 3 for a couple months and yes the 1st time I tried it (only one pill a day), I felt jittery for a couple hours. I found out that if I took 1 zantrex 3 with 1 Relicore (also a weight loss pill) it evened out the side effects (Relicore also helps with anxiety and stress).

The combo is perfect – good energy, good mood, and I also didn’t feel hungry.

So start with one dose each day (together in the morning) and when you feel ready move up to taking the second dosage. Drink plenty of water and try to work out at least 3 times a week and you will be in good shape!
Matti on 19 Jun 2008 at 4:26 pm #

Okay. I thought there was something wrong with me. I took the pills as directed. Ate correctly and drank plenty of water. I fell asleep that night feeling fine at about 11:30 pm and an hour later woke up.

The next five hours were pure torture. I had severe depression, panic attacks, and nausea. Every time I about drifted to sleep the panic gripped my stomach again. I was terrified that I was going to die.

I was so scared to turn on a light or open my eyes because I believed something terrible was going to happen. I’ve found out that if I take one or two pills a day this doesn’t happen.

I would recommend starting out this way (with 1-2 pills per day) and increasing to the directed amount over time.

I have no history of any of these symptoms and even had to look them up. Unless you want to have a terrible night or paranoia and panic attacks, be careful how you use Zantrez 3! There should be a better warning on the label!
isaiah on 12 Jul 2008 at 4:12 pm #

Today is my first day using this pill. Everything was fine, until right now. It’s 4:22am and I can’t sleep. I’m trembling and my heart is beating fast and it hurts. I’m really scared. After reading these reviews i think I’m going to end up in the hospital. I’m only 16 years of age also. If I make it through the night, I might try to take only 1 pill instead of 2.

Other than the side effects this pill works. I took it while I was extremely hungry, then when it became dinner time, I ate very little.

Editor’s Comments: Product warning labels are there for a reason. As well as containing a ton of caffeine, these products are not recommended for individuals under 18 years old.
Juanita on 11 Jul 2008 at 9:40 am #

I have been trying several different types of diet pills for almost 8 years, with Xenedrine w/ Ephedra being the best of them all. With Xenedrine no longer available, I’ve been trying others.

Zantrex-3 has been the worst. I have never experienced so many negative side effects. Still haven’t finished the first bottle of 112 capsules. I started taking 1 in the morning, and 1 before my afternoon workout.

First time, I got itchy palms. Yes, I drank a full 20 oz bottle of water with it…and ate breakfast within 30 minutes after taking it. After the first dose, no side effects until today. I later increased to the 2 capsules, twice daily.

I have approximately 20 capsules left after taking 2 this morning with 20 oz of water and a serving of oatmeal 20 minutes later. I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life (child birth is right up there). I started feeling jittery, then my face started burning – like a sharp tingling effect all over my cheeks, chin, forehead, and my palms were very itchy again. The back of my neck was a little tingly and very itchy for about 10 minutes.

I have not lost weight. It does give me that burst of energy when I need that cup of coffee or to get motivated for the gym. No addiction here, cause I forget to take it over the weekends.

Good product if you’re looking for energy, but after today’s effects…. no more for me.
Frida Kahlo on 11 Jul 2008 at 9:33 am #

I tried Zantrex 3 years ago and will never forget that horrific rainy night. This happened the week between Christmas and New Years of that year.

I was working the graveyard shift and took a couple Zantrex pills at around 8PM.

At 9:30 PM I began to feel strange and decided to lie down on a couch in our office. After a couple minutes I got up because I had to continue working on my project.

The feelings grew worse and by 10PM I decided to leave the office and drive home. It was pouring rain outside so that made the drive difficult enough, but the side effects I was feeling from the pills magnified the horror.

My throat closed up, I opened the windows for air, and then I began to vomit uncontrollably out the window of the car. I pulled over and continued vomiting out the door.

It was a miracle how I finally piloted myself home, but as soon as I got to my garage, I began to vomit once again. I got out of the car and started to walk towards the elevator of my condo and my knees buckled and I could hardly walk.

I thought I was having a stroke or a heart attack. When I got upstairs, I called 911 and an ambulance arrived at my home and took me to the emergency room.

At the ER they took many blood tests and after awhile I had severe diarrhea in a bed pan.

By 4:00 a.m. I was feeling much better and they sent me home by cab.

I would seriously advise against taking this product or any diet product. It’s not worth the horrid side effects, because I thought I was having a heart attack or stroke and was going to die. The physical response to the drug was amazing, and not in a good way.
amanda on 25 Jul 2008 at 4:16 pm #

Zantrex did help me lose 10 pounds in two weeks.I’m now a pound lighter than I was before I got pregnant with my son who is now a year old. But am I the only one who always feels hungry now that I’m not taking the pill?

I usually do not have a good appetite because of stress and all but now that I stopped taking Zantrex-3, I want to eat all the time!

I feel like im pregnant again but I’m not! I went back on them today.
Rachel on 25 Jul 2008 at 4:29 pm #

I am 16 years old and am trying to lose my last 15 pounds that diet and exercise simply will not allow me to lose. I decided to try Hoodia/Green tea pills first because they are mild, but they didn’t do much, and now I am taking Zantrex 3.

When I first took them, I got very jittery and hyper, but those are the only side effects the pills have had on me. I feel more motivated to workout due to the energy and I definitely think these will be the boost I need! I would recommend them to anyone needing to lose more than 10 pounds!

Editor’s Comments: Rachael, we recommend reading the warning label… these products are not recommended for people under 18 years of age.
Mike on 18 Aug 2008 at 5:11 pm #

All diet pills, including Zantrex-3 are not miracle pills. They are accommodations to your diet and exercise program. If you combine all three together you should lose weight.

I am a 24 year old male and went from 245 to 185 in 8 months. Yes, I felt jittery, and yes I had panic attacks.

Do not take it 5 hours before you sleep.

Remember, weight loss is all about mindset too, you have to change your lifestyle to lose weight.

I am probably the biggest hypochondriac in the world, and I had all the negative effects on these pills and once I realized that a lot of it was in my head, I could take the jitteriness and extra energy. Mind over matter.

And don’t let some peoples’ testimonials scare you from taking it, everyone is different, you never know till you try.
Garhem on 14 Aug 2008 at 4:16 pm #

I have been using Zantrex for a while and have seen an energy boost, as well as a slight bump in weight loss from what I was getting with good exercise and diet.

I take only one before meals, not two, and I make sure to drink the eight to ten glasses of water the bottle recommends. I don’t recommend taking it if you aren’t going to exercise regularly, because if you don’t burn off some of that extra energy, I could see how it would give you the jitters.

Good product, but, not for those who are not suited to caffeine.
Jasmine on 11 Sep 2008 at 3:54 pm #

I took Zantrex-3 at 9 pm and now it’s almost 3 am and I can’t sleep. I’ve got a stomach ache and feel like throwing up.

This has never happened to me before until I started taking these pills. Today was my first day. and I’m not taking Zantrex-3 ever again. I’d recommend not to take this product because it has severe side effects. My stomach is on fire and my ears are itching now.
TYLER on 23 Sep 2008 at 6:26 pm #

With walking for 40 minutes every weekday as well as doing 20 minutes of cardio training daily, I went from a fat size of 280 lbs. to 190 lbs. in 9 months using Zantrez 3.

I never experienced any side efects.

I took two a day – one in the morning and one before dinner. A few nights I couldn’t sleep right away, but eventually it got better.
Michelle on 22 Sep 2008 at 7:25 pm #

I took this and had bad side effects. I got so sick to my stomach and had bad sweats. I do like it though, because I am less hungry and have more energy.
Mary on 14 Oct 2008 at 5:47 pm #

I’ve been taking this for the last 3 years and I am determined to stop taking the pill since we are planning for a new baby.

I’ve been off the pill for only 1 week & have had a headache ever since (caffeine withdrawal).

I also notice that I feel so so tired now. It did help boost my energy level – especially to exercise daily so NOW it is extremely hard to stop using the product.

Good luck if you are thinking about starting this pill!
Vicki on 09 Nov 2008 at 4:04 pm #

I took this pill earlier this week. I was driving with my 2 year old in the car and had to pull over and call 911.

I started to sweat, got blurred vision, my hands got tingly and I had difficulty breathing. I was rushed to the hospital, and had these symptoms all day long.

The doctors were concerned about my heart and are continuing to run tests on me. I would STRONGLY discourage anyone from taking this pill.

I have taken just about every diet pill made and this is the only one that gave me an attack like that.
Linda on 06 Jan 2009 at 6:38 pm #

I have been using Zantrex 3 for 2 weeks and no results. I was so excited to read all of these reviews and was certain this product would work for me.

The 1st day I took it I was very jittery and hyper then after that no side effects apart from a little nausea. If you don’t eat a lot of food it can make you have really bad headaches and feel sick so make sure you eat after you take it.

I’m a little disappointed as I was hoping to see some results. I’m also on the Atkins Diet and am going to continue taking them in the hope I will shed 35 pounds. I weigh 180, and am very unhappy

I will keep you updated on any progress with Zantrex 3.
Zam on 10 Nov 2008 at 12:36 pm #

I took Zantrex-3 for 6 months and lost 15 kg (33 lbs.)

The first month it did not work at all, then I started working out and began losing 2 pounds per month. Then I started eating only vegetables at night, and I started losing 1 kg (2 lbs) every week.

So to lose weight, you MUST workout 4 times a week for 1 hour, and eat vegges or low calorie foods at night.

Side Effects:
1) Jittery and nervousness: caused accident while I was driving.
2) Paranoia: I thought my boss is going to fire me. I became very sensitive to what people said to or about me.
3) Knees: my knees dried up along with my skin, I had pain in my knees when I walked and ran and I had to hydrate my skin a lot.

Finally, would I use it again? Yes, because this is the only thing that works!
Kelly on 04 Dec 2008 at 2:14 pm #

I just started taking zantrex 3 and I feel that is working well. I am in a new stage in my life and have not been motivated to do anything.

I started taking zantrex 3 to lose wieght but in fact, I have become motivated and happy.

I have read a few reviews and found numerous negative comments on the product. I believe that people do not take the product as recommended. The bottle states to drink 8-10 ounces per pill and to eat 30 minutes after taking it. The product states that you have to eat in order for the pill to work correctly.

When I first used the product I did not drink enough water nor did I eat because I figured I would lose more wieght if I did not eat.

I was wrong and with healthly foods and exercise this product will work. Before you take any diet pill make sure you read CAREFULLY on how to use the product.
Cara on 31 Dec 2008 at 4:32 pm #

I’m 12 years old. I’m 5′5, healthy and into sport.

I barely ever get sick, and I don’t overeat, but I weigh 141 lbs. I wanted to try some Zantrex 3,
but I read the label and it said it is not recommended for children under 18, unless directed by a doctor.

I really want to take it, but I’m afraid of what will happen. My goal is to lose like 30 pounds. I am exercising a lot more than i used to [a lot of sit ups]. But I’m afraid that wont work because it failed once before.

Editor’s comments: Kudos for reading the label, Cara. You should absolutely, positively NOT be taking Zantrex 3. That much caffeine would be dangerous for you.

At 12 years old, we don’t really think you should be worried about things like this, unless you are grossly overweight and you are suffering health issues (which you are not).

Instead, eat a proper diet (fruits and veggies and lean proteins) and try to be a little more active – walk daily, and join a sports team at school. Stay away from the diet pills. You don’t need them.
Amy on 02 Jan 2009 at 3:26 pm #

I’m 14, 5′4 and 118 pounds and yesterday was my first day taking it. I took it in the morning with a crossant roll and I felt jittery and energized.

Then I started to feel really sick, and I swore I’d stop taking them and then I felt better, but last night I couldn’t sleep at all, my vision is more blurred then usual (I wear glasses).

I’m feeling very jittery, I feel nauseous, and I feel like my brain is leaking and that there is a huge lump in my skull.

I bought this at target and I’m really scared that I might have to go to the hospital, which sucks because I don’t have insurance.

Editor’s comments: Amy, the warning label clearly states this product is not to be used for people under 18. It contains WAAAAAYYYY too much caffeine for a child. Please, please, PLEASE read the warning label. It is there for a reason.
Sue on 10 Jan 2009 at 4:01 pm #

Does anyone have any tips for mitigating the nausea? Everything else I can deal with…
Mia on 24 Jan 2009 at 9:58 pm #

I love the pills. I have been eating right and getting plenty of exercise and I lost 8 pounds this week.
Jeff on 17 Jan 2009 at 1:02 pm #

Today was the first day I’ve taken Zantrex 3. I’m an herbalist and was impressed with the products on the label. After looking at all of the ingredients in the competing market, I chose Zantrex for the ingredients. They are hardcore ingredients.

After I took the two pills with water, I felt “stoned”, almost. The high caffeine is there. It’s caffeine to the max. Prepare to feel funny. If you have vertigo or nausea often, you won’t like this.

I also switch between GHT Stack and HGH Surge. It should be interesting to see how this turns out.

Thanks for offering a place to do reviews. It was highly informative.
Bill C on 24 Jan 2009 at 3:04 pm #

I purchased this product last week because it was on sale. The first day I wasn’t aware of problems other than not being able sleep well. However, on the second day about 60-90 minutes after I took it (I ate breakfast) I started to feel an upset stomach, then intermittent back pain which became intense and made it hard to walk or even stand up.

Eventually I ended up at the ER and was admitted with acute pancreatitis. I had no stones and only min to moderate alcohol use, the 2 most common causes.

I was in the hospital for 4 days. Do we know for sure the Zantrex caused it? No, and I hope no one else proves it to themselves.
Quan on 27 Jan 2009 at 7:21 am #

I started using this product 3 weeks ago. I was nauseous at first, but I always get that way with any high caffeine product. 3 weeks later I have lost 2 inches from my waist and am 15lbs lighter! It does work! If some people only realized that they won’t necessarily get results with pills alone… Anytime you want to change your weak little bodies, realize that nutrition is 80% of the battle. I use this product as an energy booster. You know, as a motivator! Its not for those of you who are lazy cry-babies.
Mark in Mesa, AZ on 29 Jan 2009 at 5:26 pm #

Trying it right now. Wish me luck!!!
Jewels on 12 Feb 2009 at 2:23 pm #

I have always had a slow metabolism, even when I exercised every day. I love to sleep.

I started taking Zantrex-3 about a week ago to help boost my weight loss and I love it. I have tried everything on the market since I got sick and gained 50 lbs. They all bothered me.

Zantrex-3 makes me concentrate better than ever and keeps me energized so I don’t nap. I walk every day and eat healthy. I have lost about 5 lbs in a week. This normally wouldn’t get me excited but I can see the difference in my clothes.

I will give you some advice. Follow the directions. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Eat with it. Start out slow, only taking 1 pill before your biggest meals… like the directions say.

I started eating a larger breakfast and lunch and smaller dinners so I won’t take a pill too late and not be able to sleep. So many reviews talk about how you have a head ache. Try to stick to water all day, no soda, tea or anything that has extra caffeine.

The same thing happened to me, but since I stuck to water only, it’s been great, plus it is less calories. Start out slow and see where it goes. 1 to 2 pills per day.
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Mel on 12 Feb 2009 at 7:30 pm #

I took Zantrex for about two months two years ago and I loved it. I lost about 5 pounds (I was originally 5′7″ 155) but then I stopped taking it because it stopped working. So I stopped taking it for 1 year and then returned to it AND IT WAS THE WORST THING EVER!.

I thought my HEART WOULD EXPLODE. I couldn’t sleep that night, I had cold sweats, and I had constant noise in my head. I figured it was because I started taking 3 pills right away instead of easing into it, but when I switched to just 1 pill a day my heart still convulsed.

ID RATHER BE FAT THEN HAVE HEART PROBLEMS.
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brian on 17 Feb 2009 at 10:05 pm #

This is by far the worst pill I have ever taken. After the first dose (before breakfast), I felt so sick with naseua and had the runs for 3 days straight. At first thought it wasn’t the pill, and then tried it again a week later and had almost the same affects.
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jenn on 20 Feb 2009 at 10:34 pm #

I tired Zantrex 3 about 3 years ago and lost quite a bit of weight. I didn’t exercise, eat healthy or anything! I’m on it again because I just had a baby and I want to lose some extra pounds. I know it worked for me, and I’ve recommended it, because it does work.

The best thing was when I stopped taking it, I kept the weight off (DOING NOTHING). I went from size 11 to size 3 literally in 3 months.
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Hannah on 24 Feb 2009 at 6:02 pm #

I tried Zantrex-3 about a year ago. I started with only a half-dose in the morning,to be on the safe side, and within a half hour my heart started racing, my throat started closing up. I also became extremely itchy, and I began to feel overwhelming panic and nausea. I drank lots of water the rest of the day to flush it out of my system… although it took until the next day before I felt that my body was returning to “normal.” Needless to say, I didn’t not continue taking Zantrex, and I definitely do not recommend this product.
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Scott on 04 Mar 2009 at 12:55 am #

I have been taking Zantrex-3 for about 6 years now. The first time I took it, I decided to go easy, and only took half a dose. The effect was essentially a caffiene rush combined with a ton of energy… which is good, because I run a lot.

Another time, I took it at the full dose (2 capsules), began a run, and after 100 feet, felt like I was going to have a heart attack. At least, I think that’s what it felt like. I was only 19 at the time, so a heart attack at that age seemed unlikely… but close. In any case, anyone who takes this drug daily on a regular basis is crazy. I take it whenever I do a workout, or go for a run, or need to think fast, but never at full dose. In other words, use in moderation and you’ll be fine. I DO recommend this product as long as it’s not taken regularly.
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brandy on 05 Mar 2009 at 1:04 pm #

This product is awful… I took this and within 20 minutes my whole body was on fire and I broke out in a horrible red rash that has lasted more than half an hour. I actually feel like I’m on fire! My bottle had no warning of this on it as a possible side effect, so of course I was scared to death! Do not take this product!
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Candice on 27 Mar 2009 at 9:00 am #

I just started taking Zantrex-3 and I really like it!. I know a lot of the review are bad. But I have a Bachelor’s of Strength and Conditioning and I am a certified personal trainer and I will say that EVERY diet pill has different effects on different people.

I started with the recommend amount of 2 pills 15 minutes before a large meal. I find that it does give you a nice burst of energy after the meal. Since I work in a boring office, I find the jolt to be just want I need to get thru the day. I take my second dose with a snack around 6pm after work and then I use the energy jump start to work out. I have lost 5 lbs in one week.
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Justin on 03 Apr 2009 at 2:54 pm #

I have been taking Zantrex-3 for a week now and I LOVE it! It gives me the added energy I need to get through the day, and keeps me from eating everything in sight. I am 6′3″ and was 248lbs a week ago. I am down to 241lbs and I feel great!

I have also started working out 3 days a week and eating more sensible meals. Snacking was really my biggest problem, but while I have been taking Zantrex I haven’t had the urge to snack at all! I take one pill before breakfast and another before lunch. I hope this rapid weight loss continues so I can get down to my goal weight of 195!
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Mateo on 07 Apr 2009 at 8:56 pm #

I love Zantrex 3. It’s LOADED with sources of caffeine, so if you’re sensitive to caffeine or caffeine-like stimulants you may be too weak to handle this product. It reduces your appetite to an extent, but not drastically. If this product was dangerous then it would be banned from the market so I wouldn’t worry too much on whether it’s safe or not. Talk to your doctor before starting this supplement and see if you have any conflicting health problems which the supplement may worsen. It’s main active ingredient is caffeine, which boosts metabolism and increases energy, so there’s no doubt that it has some credibility as a weight-loss pill.

Editor’s comments: Yes, caffeine has thermogenic (fat burning) effects, but they are not dramatic.

Additionally, don’t make the mistake of assuming that because something is available on the market, it’s therefore safe. Supplements are very loosely regulated (almost unregulated on the Internet) and there are so many it’s impossible for government bodies to police them all. A recent FDA warning introduced 25-readily available fat loss supplements that were contaminated with undeclared pharmaceutical agents. While it’s unlikely to be an issue with Zantrex, don’t assume an easily available product has been assessed by some government body for safety or effectiveness. It hasn’t.
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Mrs~*~Leto on 16 Apr 2009 at 8:12 pm #

Well,on the plus side, this pill certainly suppressed my appetite. However…

I strongly recommend that you DON’T take the suggested dose. I took 5 in one day… just following the directions, and throughout the day, I felt really terrible. I wanted to throw up and pass out at the same time, but couldn’t until the end of the day at soccer practice.
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M.Brown on 23 Apr 2009 at 11:48 am #

I took Zantrex 3 a few times months ago and do not remember having any side effects. I tried it again yesterday and within 30 minutes I was light headed, felt flushed and my heart was pounding. I also got this strange redness all over my body that was extremely warm to the touch. I immediately went to the Emergency Room where I was told I was having an allergic reaction to the Niacin.

They had to give me a shot, and prescribe 3 different medications to be taken for the next 5 days. A 20-something dollar bottle of Zantrex 3 ended up costing me hundreds of dollars of medicine – not to mention I was extremely scared. I’m not saying don’t take it because my sister took it last week and had no side effects but I am saying beware of the possible, scary side effects and having to dish out tons of money to go to the ER!
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mscellophane on 09 May 2009 at 6:04 pm #

I have used Zantrex on and off for awhile now, but I’ve been using it steadily now for that past 2 weeks. First let me say that I’m a person with a significant amount of weight to lose, and I need ALL the help I can get.

The first time I tried Zantrex, I took 2 pills as directed and I was bouncing off the walls and totally unable to keep still. I also experienced a sick feeling in my stomach. Since then, I now only take one pill a day, and I never take it after 2pm because I don’t want it to affect my sleep at night.

By taking one pill a day, with water, I feel absolutely great. I don’t get that afternoon slump. I’m more cheerful throughout the day, and most importantly, I’m losing weight. I weigh myself first thing in the morning to see if I need to make any adjustments on my diet or exercise regimen, and I’m losing about 0.5 pounds a day. Mind you I exercise for 30 min 5 times a week, and maintain a good diet.

I would really recommend this pill for anyone to use who has A LOT of weight to lose.

As a side note, I researched the ingredients and what they are good for individually, and it seems that some of the herbs are supposed to balance female hormonal problems. Check it out and good luck with your weight loss attempts.
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Emma Bergman on 22 May 2009 at 5:02 pm #

I took this terrible so called weight loss pill. I took two pills with breakfast and by noon I felt like I was never going feel good again – ever. My heart was racing, my jaws tight, and I was worried I was going to not make it. My stomach hurt so bad and when I got home from work I was throwing up. I could not think and my head hurt very badly. It took three days to come out of this .

My advice is think about your body not your wants. This should not even be allowed to be on the shelves. We all want to reach for something to make us loose weight or something to make us happy.
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Traci on 27 May 2009 at 1:19 am #

WORST. PILL. EVER. SOOOOOOOO NOT worth the jittery feeling and just an utter feeling of being uncomfortable in your own skin. EW. Threw these out after day one. Would NEVER recommend. EVER.
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Brandon on 01 Jun 2009 at 12:24 pm #

Zantrex 3 is awesome. It gives me the endless energy I need to get a full work out and still do my daily activities. It will give you that feeling like your heart is racing yes but if you work out with the pill you’ll love the energy you have.

This pill motivates me to stay in shape and it helps me choose the right foods you want to lose weight. ZANTREX 3 IS THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCT I’VE EVER USED.
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April on 10 Jun 2009 at 2:17 am #

I’ve taken this randomly off and on. I’m not a large person – about 130lbs but I’m only 5ft 2.

I tried taking 2 pills 15min before a meal. It did make me feel jittery but once I’d eaten a bit it would go away. It gave me so much energy – I usually don’t feel like working out – its just boring. When I take these pills it makes me feel like I have to be doing something. My brain feels more focused, I tend to do things I would normally put off like cleaning and multitasking work tasks that I typically ignore.

I stopped taking them after 2 weeks because I started feeling so great on them that I was worried I’d get addicted. Its probably a year later now and I’ve taken it the past couple days and I’ve changed how I take them. I’ve been taking only 1 a day AFTER my first meal. I’ve only eaten 2 bowls of fiber one cereal with low fat soy milk and a small bowl of whole wheat turkey pasta. I really hadn’t realized that I hadn’t eaten much until I tried to think about what I’d eaten. I haven’t really been that hungry. I usually drink about 4 cans of diet soda a day. Today I only drank 1/2 of a soda and about 4 16oz bottles of water. I actually crave water when taking this.

If you’re worried about the side affects – use common sense – try taking just 1 pill and after you eat. Once you’re used to it – try taking it before you eat or taking 2 a day etc.
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Danielle King on 12 Jun 2009 at 10:11 am #

I have used this product for a little over two years and love it! I have even switched over to other for a month or two, but do NOT get the same effect I get with Zantrex 3! I even took them in the evenings on my honeymoon for “increased energy” and they totally worked. I will say this; if you are sensitive to caffeine, DO NOT take them in the evenings–a couple of nights we would retire early, and I would have trouble falling asleep. Aside from that, I have had absolutely no ill effects whatsoever. I highly recommend the product.
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funnygirl on 24 Jun 2009 at 4:45 pm #

I lost 27 pounds in 2 months. I’ve never felt so good about myself!

After I stopped taking zantrex I gained a few pounds back but im happy with the results. If you have heart problems or bipolar issues dont take this product. You can find it at Walmart for a really cheap price!
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Paula on 27 Jun 2009 at 11:01 am #

I used 2 times and both times the same happened, while I’m using it I feel strange. I need to take it with food because if I take them with empty stomach I get palpitations and something like a panic attack. Then I can’t eat at all and if I try to, then I throw up right away. I wanted to loss weight so I tried it with food and I felt better.

I lose weight while I’m taking them but as soon as I stop I gain weight – even if i go to the gym. I don’t recomment this product at all. It messes up with your metabolism, for some strange reason as soon you stop taking it, even if you are on a very good diet and exercise program, you won’t loss weight (and in the worst of the situations you will even gain weight, that happened to me).

I think this product will be taken off the market soon – somebody is gonna have very serious health problems with it. Don’t take it!
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Jim on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:01 pm #

Ive been taking Zantrex for a week now as directed along with a Acai/Green Tea pill.

This was only after a month of getting my body right natually (small portions, lean protiens, lots of fiber, no cokes/energy drinks/etc. and drinking a LOT of water, etc). Basically I was following a post lap-band lifestyle without the surgry.

I drink an extra glass of water per dose (at least) and that seems to cure most of the side effects AS LONG AS YOU EAT. If you don’t it’s going to be bad news. Anyway, the caffine “high” doesn’t bother me – I used to be a major caffine addict so this is old territory for me. I don’t get the high blood pressure/palpitations/panic attacks, but the caffine head ache is minor and nauseau is very minor and controlled well through water intake and small snacks (yougurt, couple bites of fat free cottege cheese, couple pieces of lean turkey meat or crab meat, etc.) seem to curb it fairly quickly.

I would NOT recommend this at normal doses to everyone, but it’s worth a try as long as you’re careful when you start dosing and drink LOTS of water and eat like you’re supposed to. And, as mentioned you have to be working out along with the diet changes to get what you would expect out of this.

Recap:

Morning: 3 large cups of water, 2 Zantrex-3, 2 Acai Berry/Green Tea, half cup-cup of food (yougurt, special k, fat free cottege cheese, special k bars, etc.) 10-15min workout

Water throughout the morning as needed…

Lunch: 2-4 cups of water, 2 Zantrex-3, 1 Acai/Green Tea, 1-1.5 cups of food, healthy (150-400 calories)

Water as needed throughout the day…

Dinner: 2-4 cups of water, 1-2 Zantrex-3, 1 Acai/Green Tea, 1-1.5 cups of food, healthy (200-400 calories) 1-2+ hour workout broken into strech/cardio/core, walk/jog, strech/cardio/core, 15 min mental (I like gaming), core

Water before bed as needed to rehydrate

So far this has yeilded good results with minimal discomfort, but may not work for everyone, I just posted details for the curious.
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Marlo Lafferty on 13 Jul 2009 at 7:35 pm #

I previously tried taking Zantrex on two seperate occasions. The second being today. On both occassions I experienced a rapid heart rate, was sweating buckets, and was VERY jittery. I WOULD NOT reccommend this pill to anyone, and I will NEVER take it again. The symptoms I experienced both times were very scary, but I wanted to lose weight so I tried it the second time. WHAT A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!! This pill should be banned.
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Laura on 18 Jul 2009 at 1:12 am #

I just started the product a few of weeks ago and have lost a little weight, but the main perk is the added energy it gives to my workouts. I usually would run about 4 miles but on Zantrex, 6 or 7 miles is no problem now.

I also feel a lot more productive and motivated throughout the work day. I only take two pills a day (the bottle says you can have up to six, but I really really wouldn’t recommend it). And I try to limit my caffeine to only coffee and have cut out sodas and energy drinks from my diet. Like I stated, having the added energy is awesome and I haven’t had exhibited any of the horrendous side effects others have mentioned like rash or rapid heartbeat.

I’m not sure if the pills really do suppress appetite or if I just feel fuller because I have to drink a lot of water to stay well hydrated on them. They definitely have a bit of a laxative effect, which I think also adds to losing weight. I recommend this to anyone not sensitive to caffeine and who wants to both lose weight and increase their activity level.
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Tudy Goins on 03 Aug 2009 at 10:59 am #

Zantrex 3 is a great diet pill. A lot of my weight gain was from being tired, and not having any energy. Zantrex 3 gave me energy and suppressed my appetite. If you are sensitive to the ingredients in Zantrex 3, then do like I did and only take 3 pills a day. I’ve had great results! I would recommend this diet pill to anyone ready to lose weight and feel good!
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Kylie on 03 Aug 2009 at 4:02 pm #

I have been on Zantrex-3 for about a week now and I must say I feel good! I do have sleeping issues, and a have lot of energy. To help me drink very large amounts of water, add about 1/4 cup of lemon juice in each glass… it helps a lot!

I have lost 11 pounds. I feel great!
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Bubba on 05 Aug 2009 at 12:16 pm #

I just started taking this product and I must say that it is very potent. I am 6′2″ and 206 lbs. with a high tolerance for caffeine. That being said, one half of the recommended dose (which is two pills) got me pretty wired. If you are looking to add energy to your current workout routine as I am than this is a decent product. I must say that no reasonable person should start out at full dose. This stuff is no joke, so build up to full dose.
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Christy on 06 Aug 2009 at 8:31 am #

I have taken this produt for two days and I haven’t been able to sleep at all. I was wide awake both nights. I took 2 before each meal. I would not recommend this product to others.
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Nikki on 12 Aug 2009 at 8:23 pm #

I think Zantrex is amazing. I take 4 pills a day – 2 before each of my big meals (for me that’s lunch and dinner.) I can be starving a half hour before I take them but by the time I eat they make it so that a few bites can fill me up and keep me from overeating.

I have taken them without eating and that makes me feel horrible so now I just use them before meals like instructed. The first bottle made me lose 4 pounds in a week. I’m 5′2 and started off at 134 lbs. Maybe they aren’t for everybody but I’ve never had any kind of trouble with them.
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Sammy on 13 Aug 2009 at 2:56 pm #

I took this product once and after I got back from the gym I couldn’t stop shaking and my heart was going about 3 times faster. I thought I was going to die. After about 6 hours that stopped and I got a bad stomach and headache. I was up for 27 hours straight because of this pill. I want no one to ever have this pain happen to them – it’s just terrible. Its been about 35 hours and I’m still sick.
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Krista on 17 Aug 2009 at 6:52 pm #

I’ve just started taking Zantrex 3 and I am becoming discouraged. Today was my first day and I felt really jittery, I was excited and annoyed the hell out of my family. But when I took the second dosage I couldn’t move around much due to nausea.

Do these symptoms fade, or at least become a lot milder?

Editor’s comments: For some people, the symptoms fade over time, for others, they don’t. It’s a very individual thing, and depends upon your body’s sensitivity to the massive amounts of caffeine in this product.
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Victoria on 18 Sep 2009 at 2:22 am #

I would warn against ever using this product, I used it once, today and within a very short time was hot and disoriented, a little dizzy and sick to my stomach. When I could I forced myself to eat hoping to decrease the effects. I still feel unsteady and want to go to bed, I only hope I can sleep..please use caution if you use this product.
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lee on 24 Sep 2009 at 10:28 pm #

I have been taking this product 1 a day in the morning. It gave me the energy I needed. No problems. One morning I did not take it and in about 2 hours I had a horrible head pain all day. I took my blood pressure and it was 160/100. I took the Zantrex-3 and in about 25 minutes the head pain was gone and blood pressure was back to normal. That scares me. I am going off this product.

Love the energy but it is going to give me a stroke.

Editor’s comments: Headaches are a typical symptom of caffeine withdrawl.
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Jess on 30 Sep 2009 at 8:04 pm #

I have taken this product before without any side effects. I lost about 15 pounds in a month. I started taking it again today. So far so good. I aim to lose 70 pounds, so wish me luck. If you read the warning label, you should be ok unless you’re sensitive to caffeine.
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jennifer on 04 Oct 2009 at 12:17 pm #

I’ve taken Zantrex-3 off and on for two years but I did not experience any results until I started exercising for 45 mins to an hour everyday. Once I did that, I lost 30 lbs in 3 months. It was great, I just had to make sure I ate enough and drank enough water or else I would feel nauseous, see “spots”, or be light-headed.

It wasnt until yesterday when I took two pills with breakfast that after about two hours when I went out into the sun I fainted. I got up in about 10 minutes but I literally felt like I was going to die. I’m undecided as to whether I will continue to take the pills in smaller doses or at all. I’m 5′7″ and weigh 140 lbs.

People keep tellin me in skinny enough and I should throw these pills away but I love how they make me look and they keep my weight steady, plus they suppress my appeitite and make for great work out sessions!
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Ivan Perez on 07 Nov 2009 at 8:32 pm #

I start using Zantrex-3 three days ago. On my first day (Nov 5, 2009) I took 2 capsules of Zantrex-3 fifteen minutes prior lunch with 20oz of water. Then again, two more capsules 15 minutes prior dinner with 20oz of water. On my second day(Nov 6, 2009)I took 2 capsule 15 minutes prior lunch with 20oz of water, and then two more capsules 15 minutes prior dinner with 20oz of water. Observations: Noticeable increase on urine output and very painful thigh muscle cramps while sleeping (never felt before taking Zantrex-3).

On Nov 7, 2009, today, I took two capsules of Zantrex-3 with about 6oz of water 15 minutes prior breakfast. My breakfast included Ham and cheddar cheese omelet, 1 slice of French Toast with maple syrup, about 3oz cottage cheese, 2 slices of regular bacon, 1 cup of vanilla yogurt and 16oz of kiwistrawberry juice, eaten in this specific order.

After eating the yogurt I start experiencing head blood flush, warm to hot ears lobes and neck and itching ears, cheeks, necks and upper pectorals muscles. At the same time I felt anxious, euphoric and desperate. My first thought was “Zantrex-3″. Obviously, I cannot say “I thought I was going to die” because I have not had that experience before; and even though I haven’t had a heart attack either, I can certainly describe my feeling of physical symptoms as a stroke. As I arrived to my room I looked in the mirror and saw my face, ears, neck and upper chest as well as my thighs were red and itching. I drank a bottle of water and the symptoms disappeared in about 30 minutes.

What I did different today from the previous two days?

1. I took two capsules of Zantrex-3 on an empty stomach, 15 minutes prior breakfast, and not with my main meals as indicated on the product directions.
2. I only drank about 6oz of water, enough to swallowed two capsules, not 8 oz per capsule as recommended.
3. I took another diet supplement (1400 mg of Hoodia Diet 57) one hour prior to my breakfast (contains 100mg Caffeine)
4. I start using two capsules serving amount, instead of beginning with one capsule serving as the product recommends.

Product review:
It is too premature for me now to recommend or to blame the effectiveness of Zantrex-3 diet supplement.
I will continue using it for six months, together with my exercise and diet program and then I will be able to present my reasonable opinion or rating.

Notes: Your visitor’s rating window does not provide my rating option at this moment (pending trial). I am 44 years old, weight 186 pounds and I’m 67 inches tall.
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dago juiceman on 20 Nov 2009 at 10:45 am #

First off late me say that I am an avid fitness nut that takes care of their body. I have been training for 5 years and working at GNC for 3. I have tried most every diet pill (hydroxycut, redline, ripped fuel…etc) and never had the sides that zantrex 3 has. I know the cost may make you want to try this pill…but it is not healthy for you. I am getting red ears, palpitations, and burning sensations on the back of my neck, I have never felt like this on any drug. That said, I drink a cup or two of black coffee a day so my body is tolerant to caffeine, I am assuming it is the effect of niacin on an empty stomach (like the bottle tells you to take)

While I am writing this I feel as if I am going to die…so if these are my last words, I hope you get the message…THIS STUFF IS DANGEROUS DO NOT USE IT. There are plenty of other ways to lose weight fast..

DON’T USE ZANTREX!
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jennifer on 24 Nov 2009 at 11:59 am #

I love Zantrex so far! Been taking it since Thursday and have lost 8 lbs and it’s Tuesday! For me the energy was insane! I haven’t had a day yet without exercising and the third day I rode my bike 2 miles. Side effects? Yes you will be twitchy!
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mikey on 29 Dec 2009 at 2:24 am #

When I was married to my ex wife (used to be anorexic before we married) she mentioned that this was the only pill she had found to reduce appetite. I tried it and it does a pretty good job at that. I would take one pill with a high protein small breakfast and then wait about 2 hours for the breakfast to settle before I would go work out.

I’m the type that can have an appetite even though I feel full, but using Zantrex helped me to control my appetite and stick to a lower calorie diet. I can’t say much about the fat burning effects cause I only ever took one pill a day, exercised and ate healthy too.

The one pill did cause some anxiety and jitters, which is why I took it with breakfast and worked out as soon as I could after, which curbed the side effects. (I’m also a big guy, 6′4″ 280 lbs 21% body fat, so one pill for me wasn’t a lot compared to someone who weighs like 160).
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Jeremy on 08 Jan 2010 at 5:13 am #

I used to take this stuff relatively regularly, mostly before work. The energy rush was great and I got a lot done really fast, at first. I would feel motivated, confident, and really sharp mentally.

The big side effect i encountered on Zantrex-3 was unlike any other persons I’ve read (and I’ve read about 2/3 of this huge page), which actually surprises me a little.

I experienced a very serious increase in aggression. I would get so angry at the tiniest little inconvenience, I even attacked my friends a couple times. It was like what you hear about ‘roid rage. I was acting psychotic! Ended up stopping use after i noticed what was happening, and I may have taken it once since all this.

Wouldn’t recommend this too anyone, let alone family and friends.

Editor’s comments: Products that contain a ton of stimulants boost the central nervous system and can trigger a “fight or flight” response. Sounds like this is what happened to you!
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Kimberly on 08 Jan 2010 at 8:36 am #

For those of you who experienced redness and itching while taking Zantrex, this is more than likely what is known as a Niacin flush. It is not harmful. Niacin dialates the capillaries allowing more blood cells to flow through. (Normally, the cells can only flow in ’single file’ but now 3 to 4 cells can flow through at a time.) When this action takes place, the blood cells are also getting rid of waste, thus creating histamine. This is a detoxification process.
I too experienced it…although very uncomfortable, it is not harmful. Zantrex contains 150% of the RDA of niacin. This can also cause nausea if you are getting too much. I would try just taking one capsule at a time to avoid nause and the discomfort of the flush. The flush is temporary and is a detox process.
I hope this helps….
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Ashley on 20 Jan 2010 at 10:46 am #

I don’t understand what all you people are talking about.. You all scared me when I was reading this so I only took one to begin with a full glass of water and ate 20 mins later. This was an hour ago and I’m not feeling ANYTHING. No energy burst, no jitters, nothing. So I just took my second one and I’m waiting to feel this energy burst. I hope I didn’t waste my money on these! I got them for the energy AND the weight loss, mainly the weight loss but the energy is an added bonus since I have two small children and a house to keep up.

Editor’s comments: Ashley, just because your reaction to this product doesn’t mirror some of those reported on this web site doesn’t mean these aren’t valid comments. This product contains a ton of caffeine, to which some people are very sensitive. Obviously, you are someone who is not.
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Ashley on 20 Jan 2010 at 1:29 pm #

Seriously, this pill has done nothing for me. I feel a slight energy burst but nothing like what everyone else is talking about. I guess I’m just immune to caffeine. I do drink a lot of pop and coffee. No effects from the niacin either though. I hope they help with the weight loss at least!
anthony on 01 Feb 2010 at 2:45 am #

I was dealing with weight issues for a while so I decided to try Zantrex 3 since I had seen it on t.v. The first day I bought it I was very energized and remembered that I had to take my dose – after a while I started to feel dizzy and wanted to fall down so I laid on my sofa for hours feeling the most worst feeling of my life. I didn’t get up untill it wore off then it started to affect my head and my memory. Everything was cloudy and now, 4 months later, I’m dealing with depression and anxiety and I’m taking Xanex every day now all thanks to Zanterx 3.

I do not recommend this product to anyone.
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mona on 03 Feb 2010 at 6:12 pm #

I bought this product a week ago – it only has 30 pills. To be honest I’ve lost almost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. I do 30 minutes on the treadmill every day with 5 bottles of water during the day. I am really satisfied with my results.

People say that they get side effects but I didn’t get any at all and I really didn’t get much energy – I felt kind of drowsy but they do work.
Lana C. on 19 Feb 2010 at 8:30 pm #

I have tried Zantrex 3 for two weeks now, so far I have lost 5 pounds. At first I experienced palpitations, jitteryness, was really irritable, but VERY RAPID weight loss, then after one and a half weeks all these side effects subsided and now I am not losing weight at all only gaining it little by little even when I am eating less than I used to, IT IS SOOOOO SCARY!

I am also getting sick to my stomach now and light headed, and no energy at all even with a full dose. Also every time I eat my stomach feels like it stopped digesting and all the food just lies there undigested day after day, I feel like I need to vomit every time I eat something. Think twice before taking it…even though at first I was in heaven eating normally and losing a ton of weight fast!!!
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Ashley on 03 Mar 2010 at 12:15 pm #

I found this blog from a girl who is writing her experience on this pill. Check it out.
http://zantrex-3dietexperiment.blogspot.com/
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amy on 04 Mar 2010 at 9:37 am #

I bought Z3 Monday and it is now Wednesday. I Took just ONE pill monday right before I ate lunch and felt fine other than a headache that lasted the rest of the day!

Then on Tuesday I was working and took one with breakfast and one with lunch and drank plenty of water. I only drink water and I’m not sensitive to caffeine – I’m just trying to loose weight and don’t bother with coffee or sodas. I felt fine until after my second pill at lunch. I felt like I was going to pass out! And I almost did! I had to rush to the bathroom and throw up even!

I thought after I threw up..”Well at least its out of my system now!”. No. I couldn’t stop sweating and was so dizzy my manager was freaking out! I felt silly to admit I was taking a diet pill so I acted like I didn’t know what was wrong, unless it got more serious at least! I got home and drank more and more water, I probably drank over a gallon of water and afterwards STARTED to feel a little better. It was crazy! I weighed myself and I did loose a pound. Which could be from the pill, or from puking from the pill.

DONT TAKE Zantrex 3! It’s a waste of money! If you MUST try it, go to GNC so you can get your money back after you take the first one!!
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Christine on 21 Mar 2010 at 7:26 am #

I ordered these pills online about a week ago from a cheap over-the-counter website. I had recently seen a new ad. for the new red bottle of Zantrex 3. However, I couldn’t find this new bottle on any other site besides the actual Zantrex overpriced site, so I stuck with the 84 cap. blue bottle. Obviously, doing my research I realized how many people were taken off by the pill. But some reviews caught my eye, this pill seemed like a quick fix for some people. Bingo! So, I ordered them. And five days later, I have the little blue bottle in my hands. Glancing at the ingredients I noticed the high amount of caffeine like substances in it. Didn’t think twice about that. So, next morning, I took the recommended dosage. About twenty minutes later, the effects hit me. I felt like I was doing drugs, my heart racing and my whole body jittery. I couldn’t stop moving. Desperate to get to the gym I packed up my stuff, ate a fiber bar, and left. I spent a good two hours there. I sprinted miles that I would usually jog and the sweat amount was increased! I felt amazing. I could immediately see results. Still having huge amounts of energy I didn’t know what to do with myself. I felt slightly sick yet content the whole day. So, before a lunch(snack-because I wasn’t hungry) I took another two pills.

Still on my high from the last two pills you could imagine what I was like. Hyper as hell, nauseous as hell, and jittery. I started to feel sick the remaining rest of the day, after eating fast food (lol) and I feel like I jittered all the weight off. I actually went to take a nap, and I felt my heart race and I could barely relax a muscle. Later that night I weighed myself and I dropped a couple of pounds from the last time I checked. Success!

However, today, I’m testing out the one-pill dosage. I just took it twenty minutes ago and I’m feeling a little hyper. Thankfully, I have tryouts today. This is my experience on day one from a seventeen 134lb girl. I would suggest that if you are under 25 and only slightly overweight you should take one pill. I’m really excited to see how all of this works out. I would suggest this pill to people serious about exercising and being healthy. Otherwise, if you are sensitive to caffeine be cautioned! Goodluck to all of you!
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Lisa on 30 Mar 2010 at 11:42 am #

I have taken zantrex-3 and found it to be an incredible diet aid. Being on Zyprexa on a regular basis, this med increases appetite to the point I would never feel full. With the zantrex-3 my portion are in control and I have been eating sensibly and still losing. Ten pounds to go. Please note to limit other caffeine items and really drink lots water with it. In all honestly, it works.
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Stacey on 08 Apr 2010 at 4:48 pm #

I agree with most of you that say zantrex-3 is not for everyone. But for those of you with a high tolerance of caffeine, then give it a try.

I’m on my second bottle and Im up to 29 pounds lost, with minor workouts and reduced diet. I don’t so much watch what I’m eating but more of how much I’m eating.

I happen to be one of those people that can’t do caffeine, so I can only take 1 to 2 pills a day, but the bottle says you can take up to six in a 24 hr period. Just be careful, it does make your heart race. If this happens and you start to panic just drink a full glass of water and lay down. It takes some getting used to…
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ChuckPerez on 13 Apr 2010 at 6:28 pm #

I take maybe one pill when I need the energy to work out. Works great. When I take 2, I have mega energy but usually work out too hard and as a result feel like throwing up.
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ashley nicole on 18 Apr 2010 at 11:23 pm #

I only take one pill a day, because that’s all you really need. It helps my appetite, but I don’t like the moodiness. I’ve also had headaches everyday… hoping that goes away. I just want to lose a few pounds and then I will stop taking it.
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Mernah on 25 Apr 2010 at 1:06 pm #

Did some combo stuff (Zantrex & Relacore ) & was so ill for a week. Got off Relacore & did only Zantrex for 2 weeks after that. Yes, you lose weight but I have been so depressed & suicidal & so low on energy. It’s a big price to pay when you feel so bad to lose a little weight!

Not worth it .
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Marisa on 25 Apr 2010 at 7:52 pm #

I took Zantrex-3 for the first time today, I took one pill with 1 glass of water, then ate a bowl of cereal, and then drank 2 more bottles of water. I noticed within 30 minutes I was jittery and had lots of energy.

After an hour or so I got this horrible pain in right by my heart/underarm – it felt like a really bad muscle cramp. It stayed like that for like 4-5 hours, and my arm felt slightly numb – but my heart rate was not raised. It was kind of scary.
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Leonardo on 28 Apr 2010 at 11:23 pm #

I started using the product in 2003; then I was taking no more than four pills a day, but when I reached my goal weight reduced the dosage. That is something I had to do, since I found that I was getting a short fuse some times and I was having sleeping pattern changes.

So far no serious problems even after being randomly tested for drugs (I’m in the Navy). Now a clerk at the store were I usually buy Zantrex 3 tells me that was pulled off the market!! Does anyone know why?

Editor’s comments: As of today’s date, Zantrex-3 still appears to be readily available online. Maybe your local retailer is no longer selling it for reasons of their own, but the product is still on the market.
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Megs on 29 Apr 2010 at 9:52 am #

I’ve found that I can only handle the effects of Zantrex 3 if I take it 30-60 minutes prior to high intensity exercise and NEVER take more than 2 pills in a 24 hour period (or after 2pm). The reason being, that it makes me so jittery that I HAVE to run it off in order to stand it. If I take it too late in the day, then I’m up all night and the crash the next day is awful.

But, on the plus side, as someone who HATES cardio, it makes my sessions fly by and I’m able to run longer with all that caffeine in my system. As for weight loss, I have lost more weight on this pill than others (Curvelle, Hydroxycut), but that could easily be attributed to increasing the intensity of my workout regimen.

Overall, if you can tolerate caffeine pretty well or like me, need an extra boost to get through your workout, I would recommend it. But to take it solely as a replacement for proper nutrition and exercise? Don’t waste your money.
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Chris on 17 May 2010 at 12:16 pm #

It worked with weight loss…

Lost appetite, never ate…

Made me just want to run, workout all the time…

Lost weight rapidly…

So whats the harm? Sounds like a good product right?

NOT! I was angry all the time, very hostile, and always had severe chest pains, and I’m not caffeine sensitive, I drink 5 cups of coffee a day, and I barely get energy…

I almost had a heart-attack in class, literally, or maybe just a panic attack, but whatever it was, it scared me enough to stop taking it, I gained weight back, but better to be a little bigger and happy, than to be thin and dead… it’s not even addicting…it’s just a mind game really, you start to tell yourself you need the pills to maintain a low weight. I lost 85 lbs, naturally, so if you can’t, you got problems….I don’t recommend this product…
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Cassandra on 10 Jun 2010 at 11:24 am #

Ok, so I read these before I got this stuff and it REALLY scared me. The positive ones are what led me to try it. I have to say that the reason why I think these people had a problem is because they took too much too soon.

I have asthma, have had seizures and I have had BAD panick attacks before. I think the key with this pill is to be gradual. I started taking one pill, once a day for three days. I have the jitters but nothing else. On day 3, after one pill, the effects started to wear but I didn’t take anymore. I am now on day 4 and I am only going to take 2 pills today. Right now I feel fine, just a little hyper. I am NOT a caffeine junky. I only drink water and I don’t like sweets. I only wanted this pill because my asthma makes it hard to loose weight because I can’t exercise for long.

So I think that everyone, no matter who you are should just start taking the lowest dose for a few days, then gradually build up to desired level and no more. Only take one the first day and if your body rejects it, it will let you know and it won’t be as bad as it would have been if you took two or four that day.

Also, when you are coming off the pill, do the same. Make sure and keep up with how many you have and when you get close start gradually taking one away every couple days to give your body time to adjust just like you did when you started. Hope this helps!
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April on 19 Jun 2010 at 12:24 pm #

I started taking Zantrex3 full force and followed all the directions – drank plenty of water, ate 15 minutes afterwards, etc. I’ve had no problems at all, even the first time I took it. I do notice an increase in my energy levels (which is great for me). One day I didn’t get a chance to eat after taking the pills, and had the caffeine jitters until I was able to eat. I haven’t been taking it long enough to notice any significant weight loss, but I do know that I eat smaller portions, more often (which is supposedly the healthier way). From what I can tell, if you can handle caffeine (and apparently niacin), you can handle this supplement.
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heather on 22 Jun 2010 at 5:38 pm #

This supplement made me violently ill.

I took one caplet with a full glass of water at 7 am before breakfast, felt jittery and anxious, but chalked it up to a stressful day. Man, after the second caplet at around 2 pm I seriously thought I might die. I started sweating, shaking, my vision blurred, I threw up (not voluntary) and nearly fainted. This stuff is vile!

I have used 5 hour energy drinks with no issues (which also contain caffeine and niacin). I’m glad I took less Zantrex than the directions instructed. I think I would have wound up in the hospital otherwise. Zantrex 3 is not for me.
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Christy on 23 Jun 2010 at 6:46 am #

I started taking Zantrex3 yesterday. The first dose I took the recommended 2 pills with lots of water. I did have the shakes and racing heart. I took only 1 pill the next dose and felt much better. Yes, it does give me a huge energy boost. I have read where some have said they had an anxiety attack. I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and have not had that issue. As to how well it works for losing weight, I don’t know yet. I do know that I have more energy and am not hungry.
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Barbara on 23 Jun 2010 at 12:40 pm #

I felt like I had to say something because I’m an experienced person when it comes to taking diet pills. First of all this drug (as any diet pill) is supposed to AID a person in weight loss alongside EXCERCISE and a HEALTHY diet/food intake. No pill is going to just poof you into a magic skinny person just like that with no side effects while you sit on the couch all day eating Doritos…ignoring heart palpatations. The caffeine is supposed to help you in becoming more active.

As far as it having Niacin, it says it has it on the back of the bottle. And yes some people are sensitive to it. If you are you will itch more than someone who is not..so if that’s you, this drug is not for you. Becareful y’all…drugs are bad. Maybe you should just say no, and eat right and excercise more….via will power. You can do anything you put your mind to….right?
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Shellerz on 14 Jul 2010 at 3:40 pm #

I’ve been taking Zantrex-3 for almost two weeks now and have lost 11 lbs so far. A friend suggested it to me, she told me to only take one pill a day with breakfast. I’ve been doing just that and the very first day I had enough energy to increase my morning jog from 5 miles to 12!

I have also been keeping a 1100 calorie diet and exercising 6 days a week along with drinking roughly 2 liters of water a day.

I’ve read alot of reviews from different websites and coming from an RN most of the side effects I read sound like dehydration a few people even wrote saying the paramedics said just that. A word to the wise; caffeine dehydrates you!

I’m not a caffeine junky; I usually just have one cup of coffee a day with breakfast and I have tried lots of caffeine based diet pills in the past with no results but Zantrex 3 is different. Already I’ve noticed increased energy and my muscles have become much more leaner in the short amount of time I’ve been using the product.

It’s definitely worth giving a try!
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Mauricio Colores on 15 Jul 2010 at 8:20 pm #

Hi, I am from Mexico City, even though the product is not sold down here, I was able to get my hands on one while being in the US. I have been using it for 2 weeks, with a dosage of 4 – 6 pills a day. On the first day I did feel anxious and my hands shaked a bit, but as the days went by this sensation went away. I

have not seen any weight loss even though I work out from 4 -5 days a week (Weight training) and improved my diet. However one day I forgot to take the daily dose and I began on a feeding frenzy of the fridge. I believe I will stop using them at this time.
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Michell on 17 Jul 2010 at 8:08 pm #

This is the worst diet pill in the existence of human life.

I started this stuff today. I took two 15 minutes before my meal with six glasses of water. Within 5 minutes of consumption I was sweating like a dog. The itching was intense and then it subsided.

When I thought that was it, the diarrhea came and the vertigo. If these are the intense effects of this I wouldn’t recommend that anyone take this crap. Find a diet pill that works – one that energizes you as well as assists with your well-being, because trust me, at the end of the day you will rather be overweight than dead.
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melisa on 19 Jul 2010 at 4:30 pm #

Overall the pill has worked wonderfully for me. The first time taking it when I didnt fully follow the directions, I experienced some lightheadedness and much redness to the skin. Knowing the effects of niacin, I simply drank about 8 ounces of water and the effects diminished quickly. Now, I take the pill almost every day, although; I have forgotten to take it a few days and have no effects. If one were to take more than the dosage to see quicker results, that also may increase the chance of dependancy as well.

So in my experience with it, if you follow directions and stay hydrated, it works great.
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