Phentermine

Phentermine is a highly-efficient stimulant similar in action to amphetamines. It is used in patients that are obese and have trouble fighting their food cravings. This medicine is not going to help you lose weight if you simply take it. Regular exercise and sticking to a lower-calorie diet will need to become integral parts of your treatment. This medicine is intended for short-term treatment – you are normally not supposed to be taking it for longer than 6 weeks. There is a chance you may become addicted to phentermine. The following withdrawal symptoms are possible if you suddenly stop the treatment after taking this drug for several weeks: extreme tiredness and depression. To avoid these withdrawal symptoms you may want to ask your health care provider about gradual withdrawal. That way you will avoid the symptoms mentioned and will benefit from your treatment most. Inform your health care provider of any medical conditions you have or used to have, as some of them can be very important in determining the dose you will need to be prescribed. The following ones are especially important to mention: arteriosclerosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, a history of drug abuse, diabetes, or glaucoma. Always make sure you take as much of phentermine as prescribed, as an overdose of this medicine may produce serious symptoms, such as rapid breathing, diarrhea, hallucinations, stomach pain, vomiting, tremors, restlessness, confusion, aggressiveness, fainting, seizure, light-headedness, nausea, confusion, and irregular heartbeat. Seek emergency medical help if you think you may have taken too much of this medicine. Phentermine is not supposed to be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women. It has been classified as pregnancy category C. This means the effects of phentermine in unborn and nursing babies have not been properly studied and there is a risk your baby can be harmed if you take this drug. Make sure you use reliable forms of birth control and talk to your doctor if you think you may have become pregnant. Constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, and diarrhea are some of most commonly reported mild side effects of phentermine that you may also experience. There is no need to tell your health care provider about them, as they will disappear soon after appearing. If that does not happen – report them to your doctor to see if your dose needs to be adjusted.