Phentermine is a medication that is similar to amphetamines, according to Drugs.com. It works as an appetite suppressant and can be used in diet pills. The combination of this medication with other diet medications can cause health problems; patients should not combine phentermine with any other diet pills without further discussion with the doctor. Phentermine diet pills should be a portion of a complete plan that includes appropriate diet and exercise. As with any medications, phentermine is associated with potentially serious side effects that should be reported to a physician immediately.
Shortness of Breath
One potential side effect of phentermine diet pills is shortness of breath, according to "The AARP Guide to Pills." Some patients may notice shortness of breath after exertion or exercise. This side effect should be reported to the prescribing physician as soon as possible, according to Drugs.com.
Chest Pain
Another side effect of phentermine diet pills is chest pain, according to Drugs.com. These patients may feel lightheaded or as if they are going to pass out as well. This side effect may indicate more serious concerns and should be discussed with the physician as soon as possible as well. Because of possible effects on the heart, phentermine diet pills should not be used by patients with coronary heart disease or other types of heart disease, according to Drugs.com.
High Blood Pressure
Patients who take phentermine diet pills may also develop high blood pressure, according to the website Daily Med. These patients may notice headaches, blurred vision and confusion, according to Drugs.com. Phentermine should not be used by patients with severely high blood pressure; patients with mildly elevated blood pressure should only use phentermine diet pills with extreme caution because of the risk. Increases in blood pressure while taking this medication should be discussed with the physician immediately.
Mood Changes
Depression may also be a side effect of phentermine diet pills, according to "The AARP Guide to Pills." Patients may also experience severe mood swings that includes extreme elation, according to Drugs.com. The prescribing physician should be notified immediately of any mood swings while taking phentermine diet pills for further evaluation.
References
- "The AARP Guide to Pills": Essential Information on More Than 1,200 ...; AARP, Maryanne Hochadel, AARP (Organization), Jerry Avorn; 2006.
- "Primary Care Medicine": Office Evaluation and Management of the Adult Patient; Allan H. Goroll, Albert G. Mulley; 2009.
- MayoClinic.com: Weight Loss
- DailyMed: Adipex-P
- Drugs.com: Phentermine
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