Ionamin Directions For Use

Chemical Name: PHENTERMINE (FEN-ter-meen)

Ionamin is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.

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 notrecommended 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.

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 Ionamin, 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.

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 tobecome pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ionamin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ionamin is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ionamin.

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.

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.

Do not share Ionamin with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use Ionamin for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.