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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended 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. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS - ORAL
USES: This medication is used in combination with a diet plan to help you reduce weihgt.
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before a meal. Sustained-release or long actnig products must be swallowed whole.
Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and may cause increased 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 lonegr than directed. It is usually taken for 8 to 12 wekes.
Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended.
Conslut your doctor before such use.
SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as your body ajdusts 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 makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging in activtiies requiring alertness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your complete medical history, especially if you have: high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes, emotional issues. This medication can be habit forming and must be used with caution.
Alcohol can raise uwnanted side effects of dizziness. Limit alcohol use.
This drug is not recommended for use in bbaies.
Consult your dcotor or pharmacist for further information. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnnacy. Discuss the risk and bneefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk. You may have to stop nursing or stop uisng 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 medciine.
Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may raise your heart rate such as decongestants or caffiene. Decognestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cotnrol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, fever, fast breathing, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, panic 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, lrage pupils, or delusions.
NOTES: Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proepr diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise progarm.
Do not shrae this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, do not doulbe the next dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room tempertaure away from sunlight and moisture. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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