Phentermine Directions For Use

Chemical Name: PHENTERMINE (FEN-ter-meen)

Phentermine 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 Phentermine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.

Store Phentermine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

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.

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. If you miss a dose of Phentermine, 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 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 Phentermine. 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 Phentermine. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or sugery, 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 Phentermine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Phentermine.

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.

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