PHENTERMINE

(FEN ter meen) Brand: Adipex-P, Oby-Cap, Suprenza, T-Diet, Zantryl

What is the most significant information I must know about phentermine?

• Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

• You must not take phentermine if you have a history of heart malady (coronary artery malady, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, stroke), severe or uncontrolled tall blood pressure, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, a history of pulmonary hypertension, if you are in an agitated state, or if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

• Do not use phentermine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

What is phentermine?

• Phentermine is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.

• Phentermine is used together with diet and exercice to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk factors such as tall blood pressure, tall cholesterol, or diabetes.

• Phentermine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking phentermine?

• Do not use phentermine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

• You must not take phentermine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

· a history of heart malady (coronary artery malady, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, stroke);

· a history of pulmonary hypertension;

· severe or uncontrolled tall blood pressure;

· overactive thyroid;

· glaucoma;

· if you are pregnant or breast-feeding;

· if you are in an agitated state;

· if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse; or

· if you are allergic to another diet pills, amphetamines, stimulants, or cool medications.

• Taking phentermine together with another diet medications such as fenfluramine (Phen-Fen) or dexfenfluramine (Redux) can reason a rare fatal lung mess called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take phentermine with any another diet medications without your doctor's advice.

• To create certain you phentermine is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:

· tall blood pressure;

· diabetes;

· kidney malady;

· a thyroid mess; or

· if you are allergic to aspirin or to yellow food paint (FD&C Yellow No. 5, or tartrazine).

• Phentermine may be habit forming. Never share phentermine with other face, especially somebody with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Hold the medicine in a seat where others can't get to it.

• FDA pregnancy category X. Weight loss during pregnancy can harm an unborn child, even if you are overweight. Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant.

• Phentermine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while taking phentermine.

• Do not give this medicine to a baby younger than 16 years old.

How must I take phentermine?

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Some brands of phentermine must be taken on an empty stomach till breakfast or within 2 hours after breakfast.

• Suprenza disintegrating tablets can be taken with or without food.

• Using dry hands, remove the Suprenza tablet from the medication bottle and seat the tablet in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away. Do not swallow the tablet intact. Let it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.

• To prevent sleep problems, take this medicine early in the day, no later than 6:00pm.

• Conversation with your doctor if you have heighten famine or if you otherwise think the medicine is not working properly. Taking more of this medicine will not create it more effective and can reason serious, life-threatening side effects.

• Phentermine must be taken only for a short time, such as a little weeks.

• Do not stop using phentermine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using phentermine.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

• Hold track of the amount of medication used from every new bottle. Phentermine is a drug of abuse and you must be aware if anyone is using your medication improperly or without a prescription.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of phentermine can be fatal.

What must I avoid while taking phentermine?

• Drinking alcohol can magnify determined side effects of phentermine.

• Phentermine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What are the possible side effects of phentermine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

· chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;

· swelling in your ankles or feet;

· pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

· confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior;

· feelings of extreme happiness or sadness; or

· dangerously tall blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

• General side effects may include:

· feeling restless or hyperactive;

· headache, dizziness, tremors;

· sleep problems (insomnia);

· dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;

· diarrhea or constipation, upset stomach; or

· heighten or decreased interest in sex, impotence.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect phentermine?

• Taking this medication with another stimulant drugs that create you restless or hyperactive can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor till taking phentermine with diet pills, another stimulants, or medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity mess (ADHD).

• Speak your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with phentermine, especially:

· an antidepressant--citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline.

• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with phentermine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about phentermine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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