People who have weight problem will be prescribed by their doctors with Phentermine. This appetite-suppressant drug works by changing the levels of your neurotransmitters, the chemicals of your brain.
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Suppressing Your Appetite
By Gary O'donnell
People who have weight problem will be prescribed by their doctors with Phentermine. This appetite-suppressant drug works by changing the levels of your neurotransmitters, the chemicals of your brain.
Phentermine is an appetite suppressant drug that is available on the market under the brand names Adipex-P, Oby-Trim and Ionamin. This drug works by changing the levels of your neurotransmitters, the chemicals of your brain that affect your appetite and mood. The drug also helps in increasing your body's capacity to burn calories.
Mechanism of Action:
Phentermine and other appetite suppressant agents help people with weight problem such as obesity to lose weight. However, just like any other weight-loss drugs,Phentermine can only do so much. You need to combine your medication with healthy diet and exercise program.
Phentermine has similarities to amphetamine as it elevates the blood pressure, stimulates the nervous system and increases heart rate. It is available in tablet form in dosages of 30 milligrams and 37.5 milligrams.Phentermine is best taken two hours after breakfast. It is not recommended to take the drug before sleeping as it causes insomnia,
When Not to Take Phentermine:
Combining Phentermine with tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline or onoamine oxidase inhibitors such as tranylcypromine may have serious reactions such as high blood pressure due to increase serotonin levels in the blood. Patients who have allergy to any ingredients in Phentermine, who are taking furazolidone, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, guanadrel and guanethidine, have severe high blood pressure, narrowing of the blood vessels, overactive thyroid, heart, glaucoma or blood vessel disease, substance abuse history and in an agitated state should not take Phentermine.
Side Effects:
Generally, Phentermine is well tolerated by many patients. However, if you experience some of these symptoms, do not hesitate to contact your doctor:
· Elevated blood pressure
· Increase heart rate
· Insomnia
· Lactic acidosis
· Nervousness
· Euphoria
· Dry mouth
· Unpleasant taste
· Blurred vision
· Irritability
· Changes in libido
· Confusion
· Headache
· Psychosis
· Stomach pain
· Clumsiness
· Vomiting or nausea
· Skin rashes or skin itching
· Fatigue
· And, pupil dilation
Lastly, psychological dependence is a big possibility among patients taking Phentermine.
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