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The existence of certain medical
problems may make an individual a poor candidate for
Phentermine use. These include:
• Any history or presence of alcohol abuse
• Any history of presence of drug abuse or dependence
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes mellitus
• Epilepsy
• Family history of mental illness
• Glaucoma
• Heart or blood vessel disease
• Mental illness
• Overactive thyroid
• Kidney disease
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for
longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for
longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. Keep
all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using
this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you
react to this medicine. Before you have any medical or dental
treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are using this medicine. For women: if you
plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It
is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not
breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Final Notes:
• Appetite suppressants like Phentermine 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
Phentermine medication with others.
• If you miss a dose of Phentermine, do not double the next
dose. Instead, skip the missed dose of Phentermine and resume
your usual dosing schedule.
• Store Phentermine at room temperature away from sunlight and
moisture. Keep Phentermine and all medications out of the
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