Bontril

Bontril is a diet pill that suppresses the appetite and is also known as Phendimetrazine. This pill will increase your metabolism too. It is used with a combination of diet, exercise, and behavior therapy in a weight losing program that is closely monitored; and it should only be used for a short period of time.

The Way Bontril Works

This pill stimulates the central nervous system while making your blood pressure rise and your heart rate go faster. It is kind of like an amphetamine in that it works on neurotransmitters to lessen your appetite, and is in an anorexiants class of drugs, because it does just that.

Taking Bontril

Bontril is advised to be taken on an empty stomach about an hour before you plan on eating a meal. If you take the pill crushed or chewed, then it will decrease the long-lasting affects and increase the chances of side effects. So remember that you should take it whole and with a full eight ounces of water.

Bontril needs to be taken only as much as your doctor says that you can, because there are chances of overdosing. Taking it with other diet pills is something that you should not do. You should not take it late in the day either, because Bontril can cause insomnia. If you miss a day of taking your pill, then you should not take it in a doubled dose the next day.

Do Not Take Bontril If…

If you have any of the conditions below, do not take Bontril as it could worsen the conditions or cause additional discomfort and dangerous conditions.

• heart disease.
• arteriosclerosis.
• glaucoma.
• any issues with your Thyroid.
• anxiety.
• any type of seizure disorders like Epilepsy.
• diabetes.
• personal history of drug and/or alcohol abuse.
• pregnant or have just had a baby and are breastfeeding.
• taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor in the past two weeks.

Note: You should always ask your doctor before you decide to take Bontril.

More Serious side effects include:

• Hallucinations of behaving confused
• Swollen lips, tongue, and/or throat
• High blood pressure or a fast heart rate

Less Serious:

• Restlessness
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhea

Because this diet pill is habit-forming, it should only be taken for a few weeks, and you should tell your doctor if you experience any of these side effects listed above. These, however, are only the most common ones, so you may experience something different. If you have any of the serious side effects, then you need to immediately stop taking Bontril and get emergency assistance.

Interacting With Other Drugs

Here are a few drugs that are known to have an interaction with Bontril.

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• Insulin
• Tricyclic antidepressants