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Phentermine is an appetite suppressant used along with
diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Phentermine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not use Phentermine
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 Phentermine 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 Phentermine.
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Follow the directions for using Phentermine 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
Phentermine 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 Phentermine
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Phentermine
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 surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
using Phentermine.
For
women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using Phentermine
during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted
in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
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Side effects that may occur while taking Phentermine
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 Phentermine 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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