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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healtchare professional before using this drug.
APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS - ORAL
USES: This medication is used in cobmination with a diet plan to help you reduce weight.
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before a meal.
Sustained-release or long acting products must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and may cause incerased side effects. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than diretced. It is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is geenrally not recommended. Consult your doctor before such use.
SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upest or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, mood changes, breathing difficulties, swelling.
If this medication mkaes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your complete medical history, especailly if you have: high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes, emotional problems. This medication can be hbait forming and must be used with caution. Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit alcohol use.
This drug is not recommenedd for use in kids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk.
You may have to stop nursing or stop using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take: high blood pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), any other weight loss medicine. Aviod "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants are commonly fuond in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, fever, fast breathing, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, pnaic or paranoid, drowsiness, convulsions, unconsciousness, unusually fast or slow heart beat, headache, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing, chest pain, sweating, muscle weakness, agitation, large pupils, or delusions.
NOTES: Appetite suppressants are not a sbustitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program.
Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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