Phentermine Without Prior Prescription












DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Phentermine Without Prior Prescription 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. Phentermine Without Prior Prescription 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: Phentermine Without Prior Prescription should be stored in a tight container at room temperature. PRESCRIBED FOR: Phentermine Without Prior Prescription 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. Phentermine Without Prior Prescription should not be combined with other weight loss agents. The combination of Phentermine Without Prior Prescription 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 Phentermine Without Prior Prescription causes insomnia. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Phentermine Without Prior Prescription is similar to amphetamine and may share some of the interactions associated with amphetamines. Combining Phentermine Without Prior Prescription 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 Phentermine Without Prior Prescription during pregnancy has not been adequately evaluated. NURSING MOTHERS: It is not known whether Phentermine Without Prior Prescription is excreted in human breast milk. SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects of Phentermine Without Prior Prescription 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. Phentermine Without Prior Prescription , 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 Phentermine Without Prior Prescription . A withdrawal reaction, which includes excessive drowsiness, fatigue, tremors and depression may occur after prolonged use.