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What special precautions should I follow?
Children¡XStudies on these medicines have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of Phendimetrazine in children with use in other age groups. The use of t
ese medicines by children younger than 16 years of age is not recommended.
Older adults¡XMany medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whe
her they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of appetite suppressant
s in the elderly with use in other age groups.
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Before Using This Medicine
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Alcohol abuse (or history of) or
- Drug abuse or dependence (or history of)¡XDependence on appetite suppr
ssants may be more likely to develop
- Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes)¡XThe amount of insulin or oral antidiabetic medicine that you need to take may change
- Epilepsy¡XDiethylpropion may
ncrease the risk of having seizures
- Family history of mental illness¡XMental depression or other mental illness may be more likely to occur
- Glaucoma or
- Heart or blood vessel disea
e or
- High blood pressure or
- Mental illness or
- Overactive thyroid¡XAppetite suppressants may make the condition worse
- Kidney disease
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Other Medicines
It is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Amantadine (e.g., Symmetrel) or
- Amphetamines or
- Caffeine (e.g., NoDoz) o
r
- Chlophedianol (e.g., Ulone) or
- Cocaine or
- Medicine for asthma or other breathing problems or
- Medicine for colds, sinus problems, or hay fever or other allergies or
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Methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin) or
- Nabilone (e.g., Cesamet) or
- Pemoline (e.g., Cylert)
- Appetite suppressants (diet pills), other or
- There have been some serious unwanted ef
fects on the hearts of people who used two different appetite suppressants together
- Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor activity
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Side Effects
Appetite suppressants may cause some serious side effects, including heart and lung problems. You and your doctor should discuss the good this medicine may do as well as the risks of taking it.
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br> Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with y
our doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Chest pain; decreased ability to exercise ; fainting; swelling of feet or lower legs; trouble in breathing
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What Is It
Phendimetrazine are useful only during the first few weeks of a weight-loss program as their appetite-reducing effect tends to decrease after a few weeks. The Phendimetrazine can help you to lose weig
ht while you are learning new ways to eat and to exercise. Changes in eating habits and activity level must be developed and continued long-term in order for you to continue losing weight and to keep
the lost weight from returning
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Cautions
Phendimetrazine may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel d
ry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of developing dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungu
s infections.
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