Medical Information on Phentermine This drug is an appetite
suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for
the short-term management of obesity.
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions
may interact with this medicine. Inform
your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. Do not use this medicine
if you are also taking guanadrel,
guanethidine, furazolidone, fenfluramine,
dexfenfluramine, or monoamine oxidase
inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform your doctor
of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use
of this medicine is not recommended
if you have a history of heart conditions,
brain or spinal cord disorders, atherosclerosis,
high blood pressure, glaucoma, or
hyperthyroidism. Contact your doctor
or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor.
Swallow whole. Do not break, crush,
or chew before swallowing. Take your
dose in the morning before breakfast
or 2 hours after breakfast as directed
by your doctor. Be sure you take your
dose at least 10 to 14 hours before
bedtime. Store this medicine at room
temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat and light. If you miss
a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible. If it is after noon,
skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
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. Keep all doctor and
laboratory appointments while you
are using this medicine. Before you
begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or
do anything else that could be dangerous
until you know how you react to this
medicine. Before you have any medical
or dental treatments, emergency care,
or sugery, tell the doctor or dentist
that you are using this medicine.
For women: if you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown
if this medicine is excreted in breast
milk. Do not breast-feed while taking
this medicine.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while
taking this medicine include restlessness,
nervousness, difficulty sleeping,
or dry mouth. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor.
If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist.
If you take too much
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.
Additional information
Do not share this medicine with others
for whom it was not prescribed. Do
not use this medicine for other health
conditions. Keep this medicine out
of the reach of children.
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