Brand Name: Phentermine
Generic Name: Adipex-P, Anoxine-AM® , Fastin® , Ionamin® (Australia), Duromine® (New Zealand), Obephen®, Obermine®, Obenix, Oby-Trim, Phentrol®, Phenterex®, Phentromin®, Pro-Fast SA, Redusa, Panbesy, Phentermine Trenker

Phentermine. Common Uses.

Phentermine is usually used as a short- term drug along with diet and behavior modification to treat obesity. Recently, it has been combined with diet and fenfluramine (Pondimin) and used over longer terms in selected obesity patients (P & P diets) with some favorable long-term modest weight loss.

Phentermine. How to Take.

This medication is best taken on an empty stomach; one hour before breakfast each morning. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended.

Phentermine. Warning and Precautions.

Patients with the following should not use Phentermine:

• An allergy to any ingredient in Phentermine or other sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine)
• Are also taking dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, guanadrel, guanethidine, or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) in the last 14 days
• Have severe high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, or severe narrowing of the blood vessels
• Are in an agitated state, or have a history of substance abuse

Some medical conditions may interact with Phentermine, patients with the following should consult with their doctor before using phentermine:

• Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• Are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• Have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• Have a brain or spinal cord disorder, hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol or lipid levels

Some medicines may interact with Phentermine, such as the following:

• Dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of serious side effects, such as increasing headache, high blood pressure, slow heart rate, elevated temperature, or possibly fatal lung problems, may be increased
• Serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Phentermine
• Guanadrel or guanethidine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Phentermine

Phentermine. Missed Dose.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Phentermine. Overdose.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medication. An overdose of phentermine can be fatal. Symptoms of a phentermine overdose may include confusion, hallucinations, feeling restless or aggressive, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, tremors, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

Phentermine. Storage.

Phentermine should be stored in a tight container at room temperature.

Phentermine. Possible Side Effects.

Side effects include diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, an unpleasant taste, hives, impotence, palpitations, high blood pressure, and fast heart rates. Central nervous system side effects include overstimulation, insomnia, restlessness, tremor, and dizziness.

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