Phentermine is a prescription drug that is licensed as a short-term weight loss treatment. This eMedTV page lists the various phentermine products available, describes how the medicine works, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Potential side effects of phentermine include diarrhea, restlessness, and sexual problems. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more complete list of possible phentermine side effects, including serious problems that require medical attention.
Phentermine sexual side effects may include impotence and changes in sex drive. This page from the eMedTV archives describes these potential sexual side effects in more detail and explains what you should do if these sexual problems occur.
Dry mouth is a side effect that has been reported with phentermine. This portion of the eMedTV library provides a more in-depth look at phentermine and dry mouth, and also includes a list of suggestions for dry mouth relief.
It is possible to experience insomnia while taking phentermine. As this eMedTV resource explains, if you are taking phentermine and insomnia occurs, you may want to try taking the drug early in the day and improving your sleep habits.
Phentermine is used for suppressing the appetite to help with weight loss in people with exogenous obesity. This eMedTV resource discusses phentermine uses in more detail and explains how to properly use the weight-loss medication.
For the tablet form of phentermine, dosing usually starts at half a tablet or one tablet once a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers phentermine dosage recommendations for the capsule form and includes a list of tips for taking the medicine.
If alcohol, tromethamine, or MAOIs are combined with phentermine, drug interactions may occur. As this eMedTV resource explains, negative phentermine interactions may increase your risk for developing serious (sometimes life-threatening) side effects.
This eMedTV article provides important phentermine warnings and precautions on who should not take the weight-loss medication. This page also includes a list of potential side effects and complications that may occur with the use of phentermine.
Diarrhea, cramps, and confusion may occur if you take too much phentermine. Overdose treatment options, as this eMedTV segment explains, may include "pumping the stomach," taking certain medications, or supportive care.
Phentermine has not been studied in any pregnant women or animals. This page on the eMedTV site contains more information about phentermine and pregnancy, and discusses the potential risks that may be involved with using the drug while pregnant.
Before taking phentermine, breastfeeding women should talk to their doctors about possible risks. As this eMedTV page explains, phentermine is similar to amphetamines (which pass through breast milk and can have negative effects on nursing infants).
Most phentermine products that are currently available are generic drugs. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the various strengths and forms available for generic phentermine and lists the manufacturers that currently make the products.
It is illegal and potentially dangerous to buy phentermine without a prescription. As this portion of the eMedTV Web site explains, while it is possible to get phentermine without a prescription, doing so is against federal and most state laws.
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