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Phentermine may cause unwanted side effects, some being
symptoms of serious heart or lung problems. Please consult
your doctor immediately if you notice:
The recommended dose of Phentermine may be different
for different patients. If your dose is different, do
NOT change it unless your doctor tells
you to do so.
Other common symptoms include Depression Drowsiness
, Increased blood pressure, Irritability, Nervousness
,Sense of well-being ,Tiredness , Blurred vision ,Change
in sexual desire, Clumsiness ,Confusion ,Diarrhea ,Dizziness
,Dry mouth ,Headache ,Irregular heartbeat, Nausea or
vomiting ,Psychosis ,Skin rash or itching ,Stomach pain
,Tiredness and Unpleasant taste.
Phentermine
- Dosage : Do not exceed the recommended
dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended
dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed
may cause serious Side Effects.
- Driving and Hazardous Work : Phentermine
may dizziness or make you less alert than normal .Do
not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous
until you know how you react to phentermine.
- Alcohol : Alcohol may increase
unwanted side effects of dizziness, therefore, it
is advisable to limit alcohol use while taking Phentermine
(or other appetite suppressants).
- Breast Feeding - Use of Phentermine
(or other appetite suppressants) while breast-feeding
is NOT recommended; it may pass into breast milk,
causing unwanted effects in nursing babies. Please
consult your doctor for advice.
- Pregnancy - Phentermine has not
been shown to cause birth defects in humans. Prior
to taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant.
Do not miss any medical appointments while taking the
drug and before any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you
are using phentermine. Do not share this medicine with
others for whom it was not prescribed.Do not use phentermine
for other health conditions. Keep phentermine out of
the reach of children.
Notes: If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor,
rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and stomach cramps.
Drug Interactions:
When you are taking Phentermine (or other appetite suppressants),
it is especially important that you inform your doctor
if you are taking any of the following: Amantadine ,
i.e. - Symmetrel, Amphetamines, Caffeine , i.e. - NoDoz,
Chlophedianol , i.e. - Ulone, Cocaine, Medicine for
asthma or other breathing problems, Medicine for colds,
sinus problems, or hay fever or other allergies (including
nose drops or sprays), Methylphenidate , i.e. - Ritalin,
Nabilone , i.e. - Cesamet, diet pills or Selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors ( citalopram, i.e. - Celexa, fluoxetine,
i.e. - Prozac, fluvoxamine, i.e. - Luvox, paroxetine,
i.e. - Paxil, sertraline, i.e. - Zoloft), Pemoline,
i.e.- Cyler, Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and
Tricyclic antidepressants.
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