Phentermine Side Effects
Serious Side Effects of Phentermine
- high blood pressure
- migraine
- slurring of speech
- seizure
- feeling weak on one side of the body
- changes in mood- feeling extremely happy or upset
- depression thoughts of suicide
- vision changes
- hallucinating
- uncontrollable muscle movements, twitching
- increase in heart rate
- changes in desire or ability to have sex
- allergic reaction: rash or hives, swelling of face, mouth, tongue or throat, and difficulty breathing
Common Side Effects of Phentermine
- feeling dizzy
- lack of saliva, dry mouth
- trouble sleeping
- agitation
- unpleasant taste in mouth
- upset stomach, nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea or constipation
Signs of a Withdrawal caused by Phentermine
If you take
phentermine for an extended period of time or at high doses, you may become
dependent on this medication. The following side effects may be symptoms of a
withdrawal and you should call your doctor if you experience:
- depression
- anxiety
- extreme fatigue
- agitation
Warnings & Recalls for Phentermine
Phentermine
should not be used if you have used a monoamine oxidase (
MAO) inhibitor within the past two weeks.Longer use of phentermine may
increase risk for
heart or
lung disorders such as heart valve issues or pulmonary hypertension (
PH) with symptoms of chest tension, trouble breathing, passing out, loss of strength and inflammation of lower body.For phentermine to be effective, follow a
proper diet, medicine and
exercise schedule.For safety, before taking phentermine
let your doctor know if you:
- are allergic to any diet pills or stimulants
- have diabetes
- have kidney or liver disease
- high blood pressure
- have ever had heart disease
- have overactive thyroid
- have glaucoma
- have every abused drug or alcohol
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
Phentermine and Pregnancy Warnings
Phentermine is a pregnancy
Category X drug. Decrease in weight while pregnant can harm the fetus. Phentermine may pass through breastmilk to a nursing baby. Do
not use phentermine if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Phentermine Treatment and Use
Phentermine| Adipex-P, Ionamin, Pro-Fast is a generic sympathomimetic amine medication that alters functions in the nervous system to treat or prevent obesity and stimulate weight loss. Phentermine suppresses appetite and can help patients lose weight when combined with a healthy diet and exercise. Weight loss induced by phentermine can have benefits such as reducing the following complications:
- risk of heart disease
- the possibility of diabetes
- high blood pressure
- a shortened life
How Does Phentermine Work?
Phentermine works by interacting with neurotransmitters in the brain and and triggering a response similar to stress in order to reduce feelings of hunger. Phentermine also increases the rate of the metabolism as well as the rate of energy being burned.
How to Use Phentermine
Phentermine comes in tablets or sustained release form and should be taken by mouth. Phentermine is usually taken once per day within an hour of eating breakfast (before or after). Some patients may be prescribed 3 small doses to take each day. To avoid sleeping problems, do not take phentermine too late in the day. Read and follow all instructions while taking Phentermine.
Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your response to phentermine.
Do not take phentermine with other suppressants. Phentermine should only be taken for a few weeks. If you prolong the use of phentermine you may suffer from withdrawal after ending use. See “Side Effects” tab for more information.
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