Phentermine Overdose and Side Effects

Phentermine overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medication. phentermine overdose can be fatal.

Symptoms of a Overdose may include confusion, hallucinations, feeling restless or aggressive, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, tremors, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

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Phentermine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using phentermine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
  
• swelling, rapid weight gain;
  
• chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, feeling like you might pass out;
  
• unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling restless or confused; or
  
• dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
  

Less serious side effects may include:

• feeling nervous or anxious;
  
• headache, dizziness, tremors;
  
• trouble sleeping (insomnia);
  
• dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;
  
• diarrhea or constipation; or
  
• itching.
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

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What is the most important information I should know about phentermine?
Taking phentermine together with other diet medications such as fenfluramine (Phen-Fen) or dexfenfluramine (Redux) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take phentermine with any other diet medications without your doctor’s advice.

Phentermine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of phentermine.
Phentermine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Phentermine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

You may have withdrawal symptoms, such as depression and extreme tiredness, when you stop using phentermine after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using phentermine suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.

What should I avoid while taking phentermine?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of phentermine.

Phentermine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

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What other drugs will affect phentermine?
Before taking phentermine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• medicines to treat high blood pressure;
  
• insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth;
  
• guanadrel (Hylorel), guanethidine (Ismelin);
  
• antidepressants such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft); or
  
• antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil).
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with phentermine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.