| General Side Effects of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs available online:- |
Diet pills are commonly abused. These are dangerous drugs if used incorrectly or for extended periods. They must be taken under proper medical supervision only. Certain prescription diet pills can be habit forming resulting in physically and psychologically dependance. Withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking them suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. It is good practice to talk to your doctor about decreasing your medication gradually if you have to take it for prolonged periods.
For example, consider the most popular online appetite suppressant, Phentermine:-
Phentermine and its derivatives are contraindicated if any of the following conditions exist:-
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- Anorexia
- Psychopathic personality disorders
- Suicidal tendencies
- Narrow angle glaucoma
- Hyperthyroidism
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Angina
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmia
- Insomnia
- Arteriosclerosis
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- Moderate to severe high blood pressure
- Overactive thyroid
- Allergy to the sympathomimetic amines
- Glaucoma
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome and similar disorders
- Pregnancy
- Breast Feeding
- Drug abuse history
- Presence or use of MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
- Presence of other weight loss medications.
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| Phentermine should not be used if the patient is in an agitated state as it is a central nervous system stimulator. If you have any form of heart disease or high blood pressure - do not take this drug unless you are under proper, competent medical supervision. If you are pregnant, trying to fall pregnant or breast feeding consult your doctor. Remember that many over the counter medicines contain decongestants which may clash with phentermine. Do not mix this drug with other weight loss preparations. |
| The side effects of Phentermine include:- |
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Listlessness
- Diarrhea
- Elevated blood pressure
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Euphoria
- Palpitation
- Racing heart rate
- Over stimulation
- Heart tremor
- Dysphoria
- Headache
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- Hives
- Unpleasant taste
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Impotence
- Loss of sex drive
- Shakiness
- Sleeplessness
- Stomach Cramps
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Mental Depression
- Tremor or Trembling
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| Diet Pills and Alcohol:- |
Alcohol can cause additional side effects particularly dizziness when taken with prescription diet pills. Alcohol and diuretic diet pills are also a particularly bad combination. Alcohol intake should be limited or curtailed.
Generally side effects disappear as your body becomes accustomed to the medication. Persistent side effects should be reported to your doctor or physician and the medicine should be discontinued unless medical advice is received to continue treatment.
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| General Precautions:- |
| We have tried to compile comprehensive product sheets for each of the prescription weight loss products available online. Please review your specific product page carefully so that you understand the ramifications and side effects of your medication. |
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