Phentermine A 159

Important information

Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

You should not take phentermine when you have a history of heart disease (coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, stroke), severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, a history of pulmonary hypertension, if you are in an agitated state, or if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Before taking this medicine

Do not use phentermine when you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take phentermine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a history of heart disease (coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, stroke);
• a history of pulmonary hypertension;
• severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
• overactive thyroid;
• glaucoma;
• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding;
• if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Taking phentermine together with other diet medications such as fenfluramine (Phen-Fen) or dexfenfluramine (Redux) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take this medicine with any other diet medications without your doctor’s advice.

FDA pregnancy category X. Weight loss during pregnancy can harm an unborn baby, even if you are overweight. Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 16 years old.

How should I take phentermine?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Some brands should be taken on an empty stomach before breakfast or within 2 hours after breakfast.

To prevent sleep problems, take this medication early in the day, no later than 6:00pm.