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Phentermine is used, in combination with diet and exercise, to help you lose weight. It works by decreasing your appetite
What special precautions should I follow to purhcase phentermine?
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.
What to tell the Doctor PRIOR to talking Phentermine :-
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Phentermine (or other appetite suppressants). Please inform your doctor if you suffer from, or have suffered from :
- Advanced Atherosclerosis
- Alcohol Abuse (or history of)
- Allergies - Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to:
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amphetamine |
dextroamphetamine |
| ephedrine |
epinephrine |
isoproterenol |
| metaproterenol |
methamphetamine |
norepinephrine |
| phenylephrine |
phenylpropanolamine |
pseudoephedrine |
| terbutaline |
other appetite suppressants |
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| food |
preservatives |
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Diabetes Mellitus (sugar diabetes) :- It may be necessary to change the amount of insulin or oral antidiabetic medicine that you take.
Drug Abuse or Dependence (or history of) :- Dependence on Phentermine may be more likely to develop.
Family History of Mental Illness :- Mental depression or other mental illness may be more likely to occur.
Glaucoma
Hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid) :- Phentermine may worsen the condition.
Kidney Disease :- The chance of serious side effects may increase due to higher blood levels of Phentermine.
Mental Illness
Moderate to Severe Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Symptomatic Cardiovascular Disease
The use of a Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitor within the last 2 weeks
Precautions
Please use Phentermine with caution as it is similar chemically to amphetamines and has the potential for psychological dependency.
Adults Age 60 and Over - There is no specific information comparing the use of appetite suppressants in the elderly with use in other age groups. Therefore, it may not be known if they work in exactly the same way they do in younger adults, or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people.
Adverse reactions may be more likely and more severe in older patients, especially when taken in combination with drugs that act on the central nervous system.
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.
Diabetes - Phentermine may affect blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic and notice a change in the results of your urine or blood sugar test or if you have any questions or concerns, please consult your doctor.
Driving and Hazardous Work - Phentermine (or other appetite suppressants) may cause some people to feel a false sense of well-being or to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than normal. Do NOT drive or engage in hazardous work until you know how the medicine affects you.
Hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid) - Phentermine (or other appetite suppressants) may worsen the condition.
Infants and Children - Phentermine (or other appetite suppressants) are NOT recommended for use by children under age 16. Studies on appetite suppressants have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants in children with use in other age groups.
Kidney Disease - The chance of serious side effects may increase due to higher blood levels of Phentermine.
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.
Surgery, Dental Treatment, or Emergency Treatment - Taking Phentermine in conjunction with medicines that are used during surgery or dental or emergency treatments may cause serious side effects. Prior to surgery or treatment, inform the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.
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