Phentermine

Although Phentermine is used as a drug to suppress the appetite, this drug however is not regarded as a cosmetic weight loss medicine, as Phentermine is only prescribed by doctors to patients who may have harmful risks attributed to their being overweight.

Phentermine contains amphetamine and phenethylamine. The first appetite suppressing drug was released in the year 1959. It was already approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States. Another appetite suppressing agent came in the 1970s and was known as Phentermine hydrochloride. It was banned in the American market in 1998.

Phentermine drug however was improved including the combination of dexfenfluramine and fenfluramine. A report releases in 1992, showed that use of this Phentermine combination was more efficient than regular exercise and diet. After 5 years, a careful study revealed that Phentermine combination caused abnormities of the heart valve in 24 cases. The combination was dissolved. Pure Phentermine medicines were still manufactured in the U.S. by then and were widely used in other countries.

Phentermine is best taken along with a proper low calorie diet. Before you buy Phentermine, the doctor needs to check on the present condition of the patient. The doctor will check on diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease. The doctor will also consider your allergies to food, dyes, preservatives, substances, certain drugs and ingredients of Phentermine.

Drugs interaction will also affect the performance and effectiveness of Phentermine in the body. Make sure to inform your doctor if you are taking weight loss medicines, drugs for mental depression, diabetes medicines, hypertension medication, linezolid and other drugs used to lower appetite, food supplements, herbal medicines and over the counter drugs.

The doctor will also need to know about your alcohol intake, cigarette smoking and use of street drugs or illegal drugs.

Once you are given prescription, make sure you familiarize yourself with all the necessary instructions on administering the drug. You may read the Phentermine label to get more information on its proper use. The doctor will often recommend intake of Phentermine half an hour before your regular meal. If you have a schedule of Phentermine intake in the evening, you will need to take Phentermine four to six hours before you go to bed. If you have a once-a-day dosage, you will need to take you Phentermine tablet or capsule in the morning before you take your breakfast.

You should avoid missing out on a single dose. If this happens, take your Phentermine tablet or capsule as soon as your remember. For those patients who are given once a day dosage, do not catch up your dose if it is already past 12 pm. For those patients who are given more than 1 dose a day, do not catch up your dose if is already past 4 pm. Just resume your dosing on the next schedule. Never attempt to increase or decrease your dosage without the knowledge of your doctor.

There are important things you need to watch out when you are taking Phentermine. Do not take alcohol while under this medication since it causes and aggravates dizziness. Refrain from your usual activities that require more physical work. Avoid driving and other risky jobs.

Do not adjust or even discontinue your medication even if you feel like your condition has improved already. Check with your doctor first if you feel any strange conditions. If you are about to undergo surgical operation, make sure both your doctor and your surgeon know that you are taking Phentermine. In case you need to see a dentist for a dental check up, also inform your dentist about your Phentermine medication.

Following all these precautions will cause you no harm. They will even help you gain the benefits of this medicine. If you buy Phentermine without a prescription, make sure you know the risks involved.