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Prescription
Phentermine Drug
Information
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Fastin, Ionamin, Plegine, Prelu-2, Sanorex, Tenuate ,Phentermine-HCL,
Phentermine
USES:
Phentermine is used in combination with a diet plan to help you
reduce weight.This medication is used as an appetite
suppressant. It is used in conjunction with an overall diet plan
to reduce weight.
HOW TO USE:
Phentermine is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before
meals. Sustained-release or long acting products must be
swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long
action and may cause increased side effects. Because Phentermine
may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day.
Take Phentermine as prescribed. Do not take it more often or
longer than directed. It is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks. Use
in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is
generally not recommended. Consult your doctor before such use.
After you order this prescription medicine, it is important that
you take it properly. Phentermine should be taken on an empty
stomach, once daily, prior to breakfast. If in tablet form, the
tablet may be broken or cut in half. Do NOT break, crush, or
chew tablets. As Phentermine diet pills may disrupt normal sleep
patterns, avoid taking a dose late in the day. If taking more
than one dose of this weight loss medicine a day, take the last
dose approx. 4-6 hours prior to going to bed so that you can get
some sleep.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Blurred
vision, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability,
stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as
your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or
become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you
experience: chest pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficulty
urinating, mood changes, breathing difficulties, swelling. If
Phentermine makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or
engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell
your doctor your complete medical history, especially if you
have: high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma,
diabetes, emotional problems. Phentermine can be habit forming
and must be used with caution. Alcohol can increase unwanted
side effects of dizziness. Limit alcohol use. This drug is not
recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist for further information. Phentermine should be used
only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and
benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast
milk. You may have to stop nursing or stop using this drug.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Inform your doctor
about all the medicines you use, (prescription and
nonprescription) especially if you take: high blood pressure
medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid,
phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), any other weight loss
medicine. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart
rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants are
commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines. Do
not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
restlessness, fever, fast breathing, dizziness, confusion,
hallucinations, panic or paranoid, drowsiness, convulsions,
unconsciousness, unusually fast or slow heart beat, headache,
nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing, chest
pain, sweating, muscle weakness, agitation, large pupils, or
delusions.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not
store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the
reach of children.
NOTES:
Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For
maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and
exercise program. Do not share Phentermine with others.The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the
expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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