Phentermine

Phentermine is a potent medication that is usually prescribed for patients diagnosed with obesity who are unable to control their weight by simply following some diet plan and exercising regularly. Any other health problems you have are supposed to be reported directly to the health care provider that is about to prescribed you phentermine, as they may affect your treatment. Such conditions and states as seizure disorder, heart disease, high blood pressure, agitation, a history of drug or alcohol abuse, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, glaucoma, a thyroid disorder, or anxiety disorder are especially important to mention, as they can require a dose adjustment or some additional tests. Try to make sure you always take the exact dose prescribed and never exceed it, even if you missed a dose and are trying to «catch up». A missed dose is to be taken as soon as you remember, but if you will be taking another one very soon – just skip the dose missed. You are not supposed to take MAO inhibitors along with phentermine and should wait for at least 14 days before you will be ale to take phentermine after the last dose of a MAO inhibitor. There are also a number of other medications that your health care provider is supposed to be notified of before you take them along with phentermine. Make sure you mention the following ones: antidepressants, high blood pressure medications, oral insulin medications, guanethidine, oral diabetes drugs, and guanadrel. An overdose of phentermine is expected to produce the following symptoms: tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, nausea, fainting, seizure, convulsions, confusion, hallucinations, stomach pain, and lightheadedness. You must report any cases of drug overdose to your local emergency center to prevent them from getting worse. Taking phentermine for a long time can lead to such symptoms as personality changes, irritability, hyperactivity, skin problems, and insomnia. As a result of those symptoms you may not be able to enjoy the benefits of your treatment as much as before, which is why you will need to discuss the possibility of dose adjustment or withdrawing from the treatment with your doctor. Both mild and more serious side effects are possible when you are taking this medication. The most important thing is to understand the difference between them – and this is why you can take a look at the following serious side effects that you will need to report as soon as you notice them: shortness of breath, unusual thoughts, unusual behavior, restlessness, rapid weight gain, confusion, swelling, and uneven heartbeat. You can report them to your health care provider and ask for advice to make sure you can carry on with your treatment. There are mild side effects too. They are more common but always go away on their own, except for a few cases. The following mild side effects should be reported only when they change in intensity and do not go away for some time: dizziness, headache, nervousness, constipation, insomnia, diarrhea, itching, tremors, and dry mouth.