Phentermine Side Affects
The Phentermine prescription weight loss drug has many possible side affects and therefore is not safe for everyone to use. No one under 18 should use this weight loss drug. You should not use the Phentermine drug if you are not obese or if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, agitation, diabetes, epilepsy, anxiety disorder, atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, pregnant or nursing, allergy to other sympathomimetic amines, have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or are taking certain medications. The possible side effects from the use of the Phentermine weight loss drug are allergic reactions (such as hives, closing of the throat, trouble breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face), hallucinations, very high blood pressure, heart problems, confusion, unusual behavior, headaches, tremors, anxiety, dizziness, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, bad taste in mouth, swelling of the legs or ankles, impotence, or change in sex drive. If you take the Phentermine drug and experience any of these or any other side effects, stop taking it and contact your doctor as soon as you can.
The Phentermine drug was first introduced to the public in 1959 when the Food and Drug Administration approved it as an appetite suppressant and a stimulant for the central nervous system (brain and nerves). It was designed to be used by the obese who needed to lose weight to avoid health problems. The drug is habit forming and is classified as a Schedule IV substance under the Controlled Substances Act. It is closely controlled by the Food and Drug Administration because it is an amphetamine and should not be used for very long. It needs to be stopped gradually and your doctor can help you do it. Your doctor can help you to determine if you can safely use the Phentermine drug. The Phentermine drug was one part of the two drug weight loss pill Fen-Phen which was pulled from the market in 1997 because of reports of valvular heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. Phentermine was released back on the market but now works alone as a single drug. There is no Fenflurimine or Dexfenflurimine in the Phentermine weight loss pill. The drug still requires a prescription and is not safe for many people to use. Discuss this with your doctor.
The herbal form of Phentermine is a very good alternative to use instead of the Phentermine drug. It is made from all natural herbs and is not habit forming. There are no prescriptions or doctors visits needed because there are no drugs or synthetics in the weight loss pill. The ingredients are Green Tea, Hoodia, Biotin, Bioperine, Camellia Sinensis, L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Piper Nigrum. These natural herbs work together to suppress the appetite, increase metabolism and energy, burn excess fat and calories, and stimulate thermogenesis
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