IMPORTANT MEDICATION USAGE INFORMATION BASIC INFORMATION:
This medicine should only be used as per instructions provided by doctor or pharmacist. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this medication please contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider.
Proper use of this medicine
Take this medicine as directed by your doctor or health care provider. Tablets or capsules are taken orally with a full glass of water about 30 minutes before a meal. Taking this medicine early in the day, will help to avoid trouble sleeping at nignt. If you experience nervousness or anxiety while taking this medication, talk to your doctor.
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Possible Side Effects - Side effects that may occur with this medicine include:
- nausea/vomiting
- fast or irregular heat beat
- diarrhea
- trouble sleeping
- dizziness
- headache
- If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions - Do NOT abruptly stop this medicine without talking to your doctor.
- There are some risks of dependence with this medicine, if taken over a period of time.
- Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug Interactions - Tell your doctor about all medications that you are taking, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal preparations.
- This drug should not be used with MAO inhibitors. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which drugs are MAO inhibitors.
- Doses of drugs used to lower blood sugar may need to be adjusted. Talk to your doctor for more information.
- Taking phentermine with certain antidepressants (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) can increase chances of an emergency condition called "serotonin syndrome". For more information on drug interactions with phentermine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Pregnancy/Nursing
Talk to your doctor about using this medicine during pregnancy or nursing to discuss any possible risks to you or your baby. Do NOT breast feed while taking this medicine.
More Information
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen. |
