Other diet meds | Phendimetrazine

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What is Phendimetrazine?

Phendimetrazine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug.

This medicine works by stimulating the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Phendimetrazine is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.

What does Phendimetrazine look like?

Phendimetrazine is available in both tablet and capsule form.

Bontril® capsules:

Bontril PDM®:
Strength(s): 35 MG
Imprint: A | 48
Manufacturer: VALEANT

Phendimetrazine:
Strength(s): 35 MG
Imprint: E 76
Manufacturer: EON LABS

Melfiat®:Strength(s): 105 MG
Imprint: NUMARK 1082
Manufacturer: NUMARK LABS

What is Phendimetrazine prescribed for?

Phendimetrazine is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.

Recommended Phendimetrazine dosages

It is strongly advised that you take phendimetrazine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Phendimetrazine is usually taken once a day (sustained release formula) or two to three times daily (immediate-release formula) before meals on an empty stomach. Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Do not take phendimetrazine in the evening because it may cause insomnia.

Furthermore, do not crush, chew, or open any "once-daily" phendimetrazine tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.

Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much phendimetrazine could be very dangerous to your health.

Possible side effects of Phendimetrazine

Restlessness or tremors	Nervousness or anxiety	Headache or dizziness
Insomnia	Dry mouth	Unpleasant taste
Diarrhea or constipation	Impotence or change in sex drive	Ankle and extremity Swelling
Allergic reactions	Irregular heartbeat	High blood pressure
Hallucinations	Abnormal behaviour	Confusion

Phendimetrazine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.

What precautions should be taken before using Phendimetrazine?

Inform your Doctor of the following:

• Tell your doctor if you have an anxiety disorder, epilepsy or another seizure disorder, or diabetes.
• You cannot take phendimetrazine if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), glaucoma, have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), or phenelzine (Nardil®) in the last 14 days, or have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Moreover, use this medication cautiously when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
• Phendimetrazine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.

Over dosage

Symptoms of overdosage can include:

• restlessness
• tremor
• confusion
• panic
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• hallucinations
• aggressiveness
• rapid breathing
• irregular heartbeat
• seizures

For more information on Phendimetrazine, visit the official Phendimetrazine website or check out the phendimetrazine forums.