Life Phentermine
The half life of the Phentermine weight loss drug varies with each person. Everyone’s body make up is different so it will not be the same for everyone. Some reports state that the half life is from 7 to 20 hours and it peaks at about 8 hours in the bloodstream after you stop using it. This means that it will take about 28 to 80 hours for about 90% of the drug to be passed out of the body through the urine. Another report says the half life is 16 to 31 hours which means it will take 64 to 124 hours for90% of the drug to pass out of the system. If this is the case you should allow at least one to two weeks after you stop the drug before you have a drug test taken if you are scheduled for one. If you have a random drug test done on you then you need to let the one giving the test every drug you are taking, that means every prescription and over the counter drug, plus they need to know every supplement you are taking (vitamins, garlic pills, etc.). Even aspirin will show up in a drug test. The Phentermine drug is said to be an amphetamine in some reports and in others it is just a drug that is closely similar in structure to the amphetamines. It is a habit forming drug and can not be used by everyone. It can not be used for very long and has to be stopped gradually to prevent withdrawal symptoms. The doctor can help you withdraw from it when the time comes. There are many reported side effects from the use of the drug and may be more that have yet to be reported. People under eighteen years old should not use the Phentermine drug. Others who should not use it are those with heart problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, agitation, diabetes, epilepsy, atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, anxiety disorder, pregnant or nursing mothers, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, those with an allergy for other sympathomimetics, and those taking certain medications. Your doctor can determine if the Phentermine is safe for you to use.
Always take the Phentermine weight loss drug whole with a full glass of water and never chew or crush the pill. If you forget a dose, do not take it close to another dose, forget it and wait for the next scheduled dose. Never take them close together or more than one at a time. There are several varieties of the Phentermine drug and many brand names. Your doctor will have to determine which one is the one best suited for you to take.
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