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PHENTERMINE HCI
(Appetite Suppressant - Oral)
Phentermine Yellow
Capsule Eon Laboratories Generic Ionamin
Phentermine Blue/Clear
Capsule Eon Laboratories Generic Fastin
Possible uses of Phentermine medication
Phentermine is used as an appetite suppressant. Phentermine is used in
conjunction with an overall diet plan to reduce weight.
How to take this medication
Take Phentermine on an empty stomach, once daily, 30-60 minutes before
breakfast. The Phentermine tablet may be broken or cut in half. Do not
crush or chew tablet. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness,
avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed.
Do not take it more often or longer than directed.
Side Effects
Dry mouth, sleeplessness, 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.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your complete medical history especially if you have high
blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes or emotional
problems. Consult with your doctor if you think you are pregnant or before
breast-feeding. Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness.
Limit alcohol use. This drug is not recommended for use in children.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and
nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or
MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline,
tranylcypromine) or any other weight loss medicine. Avoid "stimulant"
drugs that may increase your heart rate or blood pressure such as
decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants are commonly found in
over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.
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 Phentermine at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum
effects, Phentermine must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise
program. Do not share this medication with others.
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MERIDIA (Sibutramine -
Oral)
Possible uses of this medication
Meridia is used as an appetite suppressant. Meridia is used in conjunction
with an overall diet plan to reduce weight.
How to take this medication
Take Meridia on an empty stomach, once daily, 30-60 minutes before
breakfast. The full effect on weight may require four to six weeks. Do not
increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period
of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if
used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug
without your doctor's approval. Over time, this drug may not work as well
as it did at the beginning. Consult your doctor if weight increases.
Side Effects
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation and difficulty sleeping may occur. If
these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Precautions
Before using Meridia, tell your doctor your entire medical history,
including any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or kidney
disease, high blood pressure or heart disease, history of stroke or
seizures, certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma
(narrow angle), or history of gallstones. Limit alcohol intake, as it may
worsen certain side effects of this medication. It is recommended that
women of child-bearing age should use effective birth control while taking
this medication. This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this drug. It is not known whether this
drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the
infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding. Elderly patients may be more sensitive
to the effects of this drug. Use Meridia cautiously.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you
may use, especially other weight reducing agents (e.g., diethylpropion),
drugs that can raise blood pressure such as decongestants (e.g.,
pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine), cough suppressants (e.g.,
dextromethorphan), antidepressants (e.g., nefazodone, fluoxetine,
paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine), lithium, psychiatric
medications (e.g., MAO Inhibitors such as selegiline, moclobemide,
furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), drugs for migraines (e.g.,
dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan), tryptophan, certain narcotic pain
relievers (e.g., meperidine, pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole,
erythromycin, high blood pressure medicine or any drugs which can cause
drowsiness, including certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine),
sedatives and anti-seizure drugs. Antihistamines and decongestants may be
found in many nonprescription drugs for cough and cold. Consult your
pharmacist. MAO Inhibitors (see above) and this drug should not be taken
together. If an MAO Inhibitor or this drug is stopped, wait 2 weeks before
starting the other drug.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Meridia, take it as soon as you remember. If it is
near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double- up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store Meridia at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30
degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications out
of the reach of children.
Notes
Do not share this Meridia medication with others. This Meridia medication
should be used in addition to a reduced calorie diet. Blood pressure and
pulse may be measured and laboratory tests performed to monitor side
effects.
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