Phentermine

Phentermine is a medicine specially designed for the treatment of obesity in patients who are unable to lose their excessive weight without some help, as well as those diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. It’s very important to let your doctor know about any drugs you are taking, as well as any health conditions you have to make sure taking phentermine is going to be both safe and beneficial for you. Make sure you mention the following health conditions before staring the treatment: glaucoma, a history of drug or alcohol abuse, seizure disorder, agitation, a thyroid disorder, an overactive thyroid, anxiety disorder, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or arteriosclerosis. Such drugs as amoxapine, protriptyline, imipramine, escitalopram, oral insulin medications, trimipramine, fluoxetine, oral diabetes drugs, nortriptyline, paroxetine, doxepin, amitriptyline, high blood pressure medications, fluvoxamine, clomipramine, sertraline, or desipramine are also supposed to be reported, as they can cause some side effects that may interfere with the success of your treatment. Phentermine should be taken as prescribed – usually once a day in the morning with a full glass of water. A tablet of phentermine is not supposed to be crushed or chewed – swallow it whole to provide for maximum efficiency of this medication. Taking phentermine for a long period of time and at high doses can cause irritability, insomnia, personality changes, skin problems, and hyperactivity. If you happen to notice any of these symptoms – make sure you talk to your doctor about your treatment and the dose you have been prescribed. Mild side effects are more likely, although they will probably go away on their own without any need for you to do anything about them: constipation, insomnia, nervousness, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, itching, tremors, and dry mouth are among them. More serious side effects can include any of the following ones: uneven heartbeat, unusual thoughts, swelling, shortness of breath, restlessness, rapid weight gain, unusual behavior, and confusion. If after taking phentermine for some time you notice these serious side effects, this probably means you have been prescribed a dose that is too high and it needs to be adjusted for you to benefit from the treatment as much as possible. Never share your medication with other people to whom it was not prescribed, as every person’s health condition should be evaluated by a qualified health care professional. If you have a history of an allergic reaction to phentermine or other diet pills, it’s important that you ask your doctor for some tests that can help to determine whether an allergic reaction is possible and can occur all over again. Phentermine storage conditions are no different from those for other drugs: you need to store this medicine in a tightly closed container in some place with adequate level of humidity. Make sure there is no direct sunlight, as this may affect the properties of this medication.