Phendimetrazine???

Phendimetrazine


Generic Name: Phendimetrazine Tablets (fen-dye-MEH-trah-zeen)
Brand Name: Bontril PDM


Phendimetrazine is used for:


The short-term management of combined with a diet and exercise program.
Phendimetrazine is an anorectic. Exactly how Phendimetrazine works is unknown, although one of its effects is to decrease your appetite.
Do NOT use Phendimetrazine if:

  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">you are allergic to any ingredient in Phendimetrazine <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">you have heart disease, glaucoma, an overactive thyroid, severe or uncontrolled , are highly nervous or agitated, or have a history of drug abuse
  • you are taking guanadrel, guanethidine, or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Phendimetrazine :

Some medical conditions may interact with Phendimetrazine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have diabetes or high blood pressure
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Phendimetrazine . Tell your if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Furazolidone, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, or tramadol because the risk of severe high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, high fever, tremors, and may be increased
  • Guanadrel or guanethidine because effectiveness may be decreased by Phendimetrazine
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Phendimetrazine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Phendimetrazine :

Use Phendimetrazine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Take Phendimetrazine about 1 hour before meals. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
  • If you miss a dose of Phendimetrazine and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Phendimetrazine .
Important safety information:

  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Phendimetrazine may cause dizziness or . Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Phendimetrazine . Using Phendimetrazine alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Diabetes patients - Phendimetrazine may affect your . Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Phendimetrazine . <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Phendimetrazine is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Phendimetrazine , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Phendimetrazine during pregnancy. It is unknown if Phendimetrazine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Phendimetrazine , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Phendimetrazine may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Phendimetrazine stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
When used for longer than a few weeks or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Phendimetrazine . This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.
If you suddenly stop taking Phendimetrazine , you may experience including extreme fatigue and depression.
Possible side effects of Phendimetrazine :

All medicines may cause , but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Agitation; blurred vision; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; flushing; headache; nausea; nervousness; overstimulation; restlessness;
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Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in sex drive; fast or irregular heartbeat; or trouble urinating; hallucinations; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; stomach pain; sweating; tremor; unusual behavior or personality changes
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This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at .
If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include coma; confusion; diarrhea; nausea; panic attack; rapid breathing; severe restlessness; seizures; stomach cramps; tremor; vomiting.
Proper storage of Phendimetrazine :
Store Phendimetrazine at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Phendimetrazine out of the reach of children and away from .
General information:

  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">If you have any questions about Phendimetrazine , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Phendimetrazine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Phendimetrazine . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
 
Phentermine


Generic Name: Phentermine Capsules and Tablets (FEN-ter-meen)
Brand Name: Examples include P and Pro-Fast SA


Phentermine is used for:


Reducing weight in patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification.
Phentermine is an appetite suppressant. It works by helping to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite.
Do NOT use Phentermine if:

  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">you are allergic to any ingredient in Phentermine or other sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine) <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">you are taking dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, guanadrel, guanethidine, or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) in the last 14 days <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">you have moderate to severe , an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, or severe narrowing of the blood vessels
  • you are in an agitated state, or have a history of substance abuse
Contact your doctor or provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Phentermine :

Some medical conditions may interact with Phentermine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have a brain or disorder, hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol or lipid levels
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Phentermine . Tell your if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of serious , such as increasing headache, high blood pressure, slow heart rate, elevated temperature, or possibly fatal lung problems, may be increased <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Phentermine
  • Guanadrel or guanethidine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Phentermine
Ask your health care provider if Phentermine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Phentermine :

Use Phentermine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Take Phentermine about 30 minutes before a meal. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Take your last dose of Phentermine at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">If you are taking Phentermine 1 time a day, take your dose in the morning.
  • If you miss a dose of Phentermine , take it as soon as possible. If it is after 12 pm and you are taking Phentermine 1 time a day, or after 4 pm and you are taking it more than 1 time a day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Phentermine .
Important safety information:

  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Phentermine may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Phentermine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Doing so may increase the risk of serious side effects. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Phentermine before you receive any medical or , emergency care, or surgery. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using Phentermine . <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Avoid drinking alcohol with Phentermine . <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Diabetes patients-Phentermine may affect your . Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Phentermine is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Phentermine while you are pregnant. It is not known if Phentermine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Phentermine .
After you have taken Phentermine for a few weeks, it will usually not work as well as when you began taking it. This is known at TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Phentermine stops working well. Do not take more medicine than prescribed.
Some people who use Phentermine for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Phentermine suddenly, you may have . These may include extreme tiredness, mental depression, trouble sleeping, irritability, or mental, mood, or personality changes.
Possible side effects of Phentermine :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Bad taste in mouth; changes in sex drive; constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; dry mouth; exaggerated sense of well being; headache; impotence; nervousness; overstimulation; restlessness; sleeplessness; upset stomach.
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Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; chest pain; fainting; fast heartbeat; pounding in the chest; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs and feet; tremor.
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This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at .
If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; diarrhea; nausea; rapid breathing; restlessness; stomach cramps; tremor; vomiting.
Proper storage of Phentermine :
Store Phentermine at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Phentermine out of the reach of children and away from .
General information:

  • <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">If you have any questions about Phentermine , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. <LI style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm">Phentermine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Phentermine . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
 
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