USES: Phentramin is an appetite
suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for
the short-term management of obesity.
This medication has replaced our phentermine products.
HOW TO USE: Recommended dosage is one capsule with 8 ounces of water in the morning and one capsule with 8 ounces of water at noon or in the early afternoon. It is recommended that Phentramin be used in conjunction with proper nutrition habits and an exercise program. Consult your doctor
before such use.
Phentramin SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred
vision, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness,
restlessness, irritability, stomach
upset or constipation may occur the
first few days as your body adjusts
to the medication. If these effects
persist or become bothersome, inform
your doctor. Notify your doctor if
you experience: chest pain, nervousness,
pounding heart, difficulty urinating,
mood changes, breathing difficulties,
swelling. If this medication makes
you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving
or engaging in activities requiring
alertness. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your
complete medical history, especially
if you have: high blood pressure,
an over-active thyroid, glaucoma,
diabetes, emotional problems. This
medication can be habit forming and
must be used with caution. Alcohol
can increase unwanted side effects
of dizziness. Limit alcohol use. The
recommended serving of this product
contains about as much caffeine as
2 cups of coffee (in excess of 200mg
of caffeine per serving). Limit the
use of caffeine containing medications,
foods or beverages while taking this
product because too much caffeine
may cause nervousness, sleeplessness
and occasionally rapid heart beat.
This product also contains Yohimbe.
This drug is not recommended for use
in children. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist for further information.
This medication should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risk and benefits with
your doctor. This drug may be excreted
into breast milk. You may have to
stop nursing or stop using this drug.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Do not use if you are at risk or are
being treated for high blood pressure,
kidney, thyroid, or psychiatric disease,
anxiety, depression, seizure disorder
or stroke.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor
about all the medicines you use, (prescription
and nonprescription) especially if
you take: high blood pressure medicine,
MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone,
linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline,
tranylcypromine), any other weight
loss medicine. Avoid "stimulant"
drugs that may increase your heart
rate such as decongestants or caffeine.
Decongestants are commonly found in
over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines.
Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness,
fever, fast breathing, dizziness,
confusion, hallucinations, panic or
paranoid, drowsiness, convulsions,
unconsciousness, unusually fast or
slow heart beat, headache, nausea/vomiting,
diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing,
chest pain, sweating, muscle weakness,
agitation, large pupils, or delusions.
NOTES: Appetite suppressants are not
a substitute for proper diet. For
maximum effects, this must be used
in conjunction with a diet and exercise
program. Do not share this medication
with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, do
not double the next dose. Instead,
skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature
away from sunlight and moisture. Do
not store in the bathroom.
Disclaimer
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all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of
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on for any purpose. It should not
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