Phentermine
Phentermine is a prescription appetite suppressant. It is also known as Ionamin. Phentermine is prescribed to patients who haven’t responded to diet and exercise. It belongs to a class of drugs called anorexiants.
How does Phentermine Work
Phentermine works by stimulating the hypothalamus gland in the brain. The hypothalamus gland controls the neurotransmitters in your brain. This in turn controls your appetite and body temperature. The hypothalamus also controls the nervous system and various other functions of the body.
Phentermine Right For You
Only a consultation from your doctor can determine if Phentermine is right for you. However Phentermine is not appropriate for patients with the following conditions:
- thyroid problems
- arteriosclerosis
- heart disease
- anxiety
- epilepsy
- glaucoma
- history of alcohol or drug abuse.
Also patients should avoid taking Phentermine if the have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor in the last 2 weeks. Pregnant and breast feeding mothers should also avoid taking Phentermine.
How to Take Phentermine
Phentermine should be taken whole or broken in half. Crushing or chewing is not recommended as it can increase side affects and reduce the time of effectiveness.
Phentermine should only be taken as prescribed as there is a chance of overdose. It is preferable to be taken on an empty stomach about one hour before a meal.
Phentermine should not be taken with any other diet pills. Never double up on your dose if you miss a dose. If a dose is taken late in the day it could cause insomnia for some patients.
Possible Side Effects of Phentermine
If you experience any of these, seek medical help immediately:
- hallucinations
- confusion
- high blood pressure
- irregular heart beat
- swelling of the tongue
- lips
- throat
Phentermine is a habit forming drug and should only be taken for a few weeks. Less serious side effects include:
- dry mouth
- diarrhea
- anxiety
- restlessness
- insomnia
Phentermine Availability
During the "dot com boom" many pharmacy sites sold Phentermine prescriptions online. However, too many people bent the rules by providing inaccurate information in their online consultations, leading to patients receiving medication for the wrong reasons. For example, many people found they enjoyed the euphoric feeling produced by Phentermine, and some became addicted. In recent years the sale of schedule IV prescription medications by online consultation became illegal in the U.S.A., so it’s not possible to buy phentermine online today.
Many diet pill manufacturers have stepped in to fill the gap by providing products that imitate the effects of phentermine without requiring a prescription. These Phentermine alternative diet pills are generally marketed with names that sound like Phentermine, such as Phentramin-D. Although certain products seem to be more popular than others, they all claim the same benefits and most use the same basic ingredients. We recommend checking for user reviews of Phentramin-D and other alternative diet pills before you commit to one.
