About Phentermine

This is a simplified report on Phentermine and is not intended to replace your discussions with a healthcare provider. Do not use this information instead of your doctor's advice.

What is Phentermine?

Phentermine (pronounced FEN-ter-meen) is the brand name of the drug phentermine hydrochloride. It's also sold as Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Obenix, Obephen, Oby-Cap, Oby-Trim, Panshape M, Phentercot, Phentride, Pro-Fast HS, Pro-Fast SA, Pro-Fast SR, Teramine and Zantryl.

Phentermine is a class of diet pills (all by prescription). It's an appetite suppressant.

The time release version of Phentermine is sold under the brand name Ionamin.

Both Phentermine and Adipex-P are the immediate release formulas, designed to enter the bloodstream quickly.

The Phentermine diet pill may come in tablet or capsule forms.

The chemical name for Phentermine Hydrochloride is phenyl-tertiary-butylamine hydrochloride. It's a white crystalline powder, very soluble in water and alcohol.

The inactive ingredients in Phentermine are invert sugar, F D and C Blue 1, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, starch, sucrose and titanium dioxide.

The ink used to mark the gelatin capsules is composed of F D and C Blue 1, ethyl alcohol, food grade refined shellac, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and modified pharmaceutical shellac.

Phentermine is a short-term supplement to be used with a change in diet and the addition of exercise in the treatment of obesity.

These pills come in varying strengths from 15 mg up to 37.5 mg. And different colors, depending on the manufacturer.

How does Phentermine work?

Simply, it makes you less hungry. It suppresses your appetite possibly by changing brain levels of serotonin.

Phentermine causes elevation of blood pressure, faster heart rate and stimulates the nervous system like the amphetamines. It works by stimulating the hypothalamus and affects certain neurotransmitters that decrease appetite.

What side effects do users of phentermine report?

A few people have mood swings
Agitation
Depression
Drowsiness
Elevated blood pressure
Increased blood pressure
Irritability
Nervousness
Rapid or irregular heart beats.
Tiredness

During the first few days you may have, dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation. This is just your body adjusting to the Phentermine. Tell your doctor if these effects persist or become bothersome.

Tell your doctor if you experience

anxiety
chest pain
breathing difficulties
constipation
diarrhea
difficulty urinating
dizziness,
headache
impotence or changes in your sex drive.
mood changes
nervousness, restlessness or tremor
pounding heart
swelling

What are the symptoms of overdose or something gone wrong?

Stop taking phentermine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of the following:

abnormal behavior
aggressiveness
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; throat closing up; swelling of your tongue, lips, or face; or hives)
confusion
diarrhea
hallucinations
irregular heartbeat
nausea
panic
rapid breathing
restlessness
seizures.
tremor
very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision)
vomiting

If you have any of the above, seek emergency medical attention.

Storing Phentermine

Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from sunlight and moisture. Remember to keep all medications out of the reach of children.

 

Conditions you should tell your Doctor about before taking Phentermine:

Agitated states
Allergic to sympathomimetic amines
anxiety disorder
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
breast-feeding
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
emotional problems
epilepsy or another seizure disorder
glaucoma
heart disease high blood pressure
History of drug abuse
hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
pregnancy
thyroid problems

Tell Your Doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

amitriptyline (Elavil)
amoxapine (Asendin)
Any medicine, prescription and non-prescription
clomipramine (Anafranil)
desipramine (Norpramin)
doxepin (Sinequan)
furazolidone
guanethidine
high blood pressure medicine
imipramine (Tofranil)
MAO inhibitors
monoamine oxidase
nortriptyline (Pamelor)
phenelzine
protriptyline (Vivactil)
selegiline
tranylcypromine
tricyclic antidepressant

Things to avoid while taking Phentermine

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or doing anything hazardous. Phentermine may cause dizziness or blurred vision, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness.

Don't take it late in the day. Taken too late in the day can cause insomnia.

What happens if I miss a dose?

You should be taking Phentermine before breakfast. If you miss a dose and remember before 3:00 or 4:00 PM, go ahead and take it. Taking it too late in the day will cause you insomnia. Do NOT take two in one day.

General Notes on phentermine

Be extra cautious when driving, operating machinery, or performing any hazardous activities.

Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart rate or blood pressure such as caffeine and decongestants. Common over-the-counter cough and cold medicines contain decongestants.

Phentermine is not recommended for use in children.

Adipex-P is the most popular brand name of phentermine.

Phentermine is the basic tool for losing weight used by many weight loss programs.

Phentermine and fenfluramine together are popularly known, advertised and referred to as "Fen-Phen."

Fenfluramine and phentermine were not designed for use for more than a few weeks.

The FDA has a website here.

The number one weight loss medication in the USA is Phentermine.

Weight loss improves diabetes control and decreases blood pressure, cholesterol levels.

Phentermine should only be used in with a well planned daily exercise routine.

If you consider yourself to be healthy and have had a physical exam recently, you do not necessarily require another exam in order for you to be prescribed the Phentermine. Thousands of doctors throughout the US are prescribing certain medications after a simple review of the patient's medical history. The medical reasons that would prohibit a physician from prescribing Phentermine can be discovered through such a review.

Don't share any prescription medication with others.

Phentermine is habit forming, both physically and psychologically.

If you use it continuously for several weeks, you may experience withdrawal effects if you stop taking it suddenly. Talk to your doctor about how you should go about stopping this medication.

Take Phentermine 30-60 minutes before breakfast, on an empty stomach.

Phentermine tablets or capsules should be swallowed whole. Don't crush or chew them.

It is not known if phentermine will harm an unborn baby or not.

It's not known if phentermine passes into breast milk. If you are breast-feeding a baby, talk to your doctor first.

Take each Phentermine tablet or capsule with a full glass of water.

You must remember to lower your overall consumption of food for Phentermine to be effective.

Phentermine will increase your energy levels.

The ideal time length for taking Phentermine is four weeks, then take a break.

Do I need a prescription to order Phentermine? Yes, you can get one via an online doctor.

Phentermine decreases in effectiveness over time. You can start seeing benefits again if you stop taking it for awhile.