Overview Of Phentermine

Precautions To Remember

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Patients who have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease should not take phentermine. This medication is also not appropriate for individuals with glaucoma or an overactive thyroid gland. Patients who are pregnant should not use this medicine because weight loss during pregnancy, even in overweight individuals, may be harmful to the unborn baby. This medication can pass into breast milk, and patients who are breastfeeding should not take it. Since phentermine may lead to dependency, patients with a history of substance use disorders should use an alternative weight loss medication instead.

Before phentermine is prescribed, patients should let their doctor know about any history of kidney disease, blood pressure issues, or heart valve disorders. This medication may not be safe for patients with these health concerns. Diabetes patients should ask their doctor about adjusting the dose of their diabetes medications during their treatment with phentermine.

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