37 5Mg Phentermine












DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: 37 5Mg Phentermine is a drug that suppresses appetite. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown. It probably decreases appetite by acting on centers in the brain that control appetite. 37 5Mg Phentermine is similar to amphetamine. It stimulates the nervous system, elevates blood pressure, and increases heart rate. PRESCRIPTION: Yes GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 30 and 37.5mg. STORAGE: 37 5Mg Phentermine should be stored in a tight container at room temperature. PRESCRIBED FOR: 37 5Mg Phentermine is combined with diet and exercise for the short-term treatment of obesity in individuals with a body mass index greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 or greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2 with risk factors for heart disease. 37 5Mg Phentermine should not be combined with other weight loss agents. The combination of 37 5Mg Phentermine and fenfluramine (FEN-PHEN) is associated with serious heart problems. Fenfluramine is no longer available in the United States. DOSING: The recommended dose is 30 mg once daily about 2 hours after breakfast. Evening doses should be avoided because 37 5Mg Phentermine causes insomnia. DRUG INTERACTIONS: 37 5Mg Phentermine is similar to amphetamine and may share some of the interactions associated with amphetamines. Combining 37 5Mg Phentermine with tricyclic antidepressants [for example, amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep)] or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for example, tranylcypromine) may result in high blood pressure and other serious reactions because of elevated serotonin levels in the blood. PREGNANCY: Use of 37 5Mg Phentermine during pregnancy has not been adequately evaluated. NURSING MOTHERS: It is not known whether 37 5Mg Phentermine is excreted in human breast milk. SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects of 37 5Mg Phentermine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, an unpleasant taste, hives, impotence, palpitations, high blood pressure, and fast heart rates (palpitations). Central nervous system side effects include hyperactivity, insomnia, restlessness, tremor, and dizziness. 37 5Mg Phentermine , especially when combined with fenfluramine, has been associated with high pressures in the pulmonary arteries (pulmonary hypertension) and defects in heart valves, both serious complications. Physical and psychological dependence may occur with the long-term use of 37 5Mg Phentermine . A withdrawal reaction, which includes excessive drowsiness, fatigue, tremors and depression may occur after prolonged use.