| Phentermine
Brand
Name: Ionamin
Most
Common Medical Uses
Ionamin
is most commonly used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise
in the treatment of weight loss. It may also be used to treat other
conditions.
How
to Take This Medication
Take
as directed by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of
water. Ionamin is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal
on an empty stomach. Do not take Ionamin in the evening because
it may cause insomnia. Do not crush, chew or open any Ionamin tablets
or capsules. Swallow them whole.
Possible
Side Effects
Possible
side effects of taking Ionamin include restlessness or tremor, nervousness
or anxiety, headache or dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth or an unpleasant
taste in your mouth, diarrhea or constipation, or impotence or changes
in your sex drive. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience
any of the following more serious side effects: an allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your
lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat or very
high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Precautions
Do not take Ionamin if you have heart disease or high blood pressure;
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), glaucoma, or a history
of drug or alcohol abuse. Talk to your doctor about your complete
medical history. Ionamin is habit forming. You can become physically
and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal
effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks
of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication
gradually.
Drug
Interactions
You
cannot take Ionamin if you have taken a MAOI inhibitor such as furazolidone,
phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine recently. Ionamin may reduce
the effectiveness of guanethidine which could lead to an increase
in blood pressure. Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies
may be necessary during treatment with Ionamin. Talk to your doctor
and/or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including herbal products.
Missed
Dose
If
you miss a dose of this medicine, take the dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose,
skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled
dose. Do not take a double dose.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children.
Notes
Do
not share Ionamin with others for whom it was not prescribed, since
they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this
drug.
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