Phentermine FAQs

Phentermine is intended to help the heavily overweight to regain control over their weight.

Phentermine is prescribed for people who have a BMI (body Mass Index) of 30 or greater or for people that have a BMI of 27 or greater and suffer from other associated risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes or hyperlipidermia.

Normally doctors will only prescribe phentermine to a patient if the patient has demonstrated that they have already made adjustments in their lifestyle in an attempt to lose weight but have been unsuccessful in lowering their weight.

Before taking phentermine your doctor should be aware of your medical history. Inform your doctor of all medications, both prescription and non-prescription, that you are taking or have taken recently.

Do not take phentermine if you have any of the following:

• Taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days
• A known allergy to phentermine or other stimulants
• Heart disease or hypertension
• An over active thyroid
• Glaucoma
• Feelings of increased tension, anxiousness and/or irritability
• A history of alcohol or other drug abuse

It is important to tell your doctor if you have suffered from any of the following:

• Thyroid problems
• Anxiety disorder
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy or another seizure disorder

Pregnant women

The effects on an unborn child if phentermine is taken by their mother during pregnancy have not been studied. You should not take phentermine if you are pregnant without consulting your doctor first.

Nursing mothers

There is a possibilty that a child that is breastfed by their mother who is taking phentermine may experience a severe adverse reaction. It is not advised to breastfeed while taking phentermine. A decision should be made to either stop using phentermine or to not breast feed the child.