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Brand
Name: Ionamin-SR
Chemical Name:PHENTERMINE
Pronunciation: FEN-ter-meen
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Ionamin is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity. Also known as Ionamin-SR (SR for Slow Release).
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Ionamin.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not use Ionamin if
you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine, furazolidone,
or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. Use of Ionamin is not recommended
if you have a history of heart conditions, high blood pressure,
or hyperthyroidism. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions or concerns about using Ionamin.
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Follow the directions for using Ionamin 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 Ionamin 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.
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Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Ionamin
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Ionamin for
longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. Keep
all doctor or laboratory appointments while you are using
Ionamin.
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 Ionamin.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
using Ionamin. For women: if you plan to become pregnant,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ionamin
is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking
Ionamin.
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Side effects that may occur while taking Ionamin 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..
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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.
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Do not share Ionamin 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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