What is Phentermine?
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Brand Name
Adipex-
Other Names
What is Phentermine?
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How
To prevent side effects, phentermine should be taken with meals. If you are taking an extended-release (long-acting) product, do not chew or crush the tablet. There are some tablets that can be crushed and mixed with food.
Side Effects
dry mouthunpleasant tastediarrheaconstipationvomitingincreased blood pressureheart palpitationsrestlessnessdizzinesstremorinsomniashortness of breathchest paindizzinessswelling of the legs and anklesdifficulty doing exercise that you have been able to dohttp://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html
Precautions
Before taking phentermine,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to phentermine or any other drugs.tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), guanethidine, insulin, MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)] even if you stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks, medications for weight loss and depression, paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft),and vitamins.tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart disease, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), diabetes, glaucoma, or a history of drug abuse.tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking phentermine, call your doctor.you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.if you have diabetes, you may need a larger dose of insulin while taking phentermine. Call your doctor if you have questions or problems.
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What If I Forget
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Dietary Restrictions
Follow the diet and exercise program your doctor has given you. Phentermine works best in combination with a diet program.
Miscellaneous
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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