Question 1

what's the difference between fastin (phentermine) and fastin (phentermine) xr?

Accepted Answer

Fastin (phentermine) XR: Fastin (phentermine) xr is just the extended release version of fastin (phentermine).

Question 2

is fastin (phentermine) xr safe to take with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Short term: Fastin is phentermine, indicated for the short-term assistance in weight loss efforts. Make sure your blood pressure is under control first. Weight loss will help blood sugar control, but so will a low-carb, prudent, diabetic diet along with a regular exercise program. You can get more weight loss by adding onglyza/bydureon/januvia, depending on your need for a1c reduction.

Question 3

are fastin and phentermine the same thing?

Accepted Answer

No: Fastin (phentermine) is the brand name for phenylethylamine hcl.

Question 4

could you tell me if fastin and phentermine have the same ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Fastin (phentermine) discontinued: Fastin (phentermine) was a brand name form of Phentermine, so they have the same active ingredients. Fastin (phentermine) is no longer manufactured because it also contained a harmful food additive.

Question 5

is there a difference between adipex and fastin (phentermine)?

Accepted Answer

No: They are the same thing-phentermine.

Question 6

how long does it take fastin (phentermine) to get out of your urine?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell...: It's hard to tell when there won't be any more medication in the body or urine of a particular individual. The half-life of a drug can vary from person to person. Some websites say the half-life of Phentermine (fastin) is somewhere around 16-31 hours. If a half-life is 24hr (1 day), that means after 1 day, half the drug is still in the body (then 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, ...1/64 remains after 6 days).

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: fastin (phentermine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

No official level: The FDA encourages no more than the recommended dosage of 37.5 mg.  Phentermine has effects on the nervous system. High doses can cause mental distrubance, hypertension,  and heart rhythm disturbance. There are also gi symptoms. Excessive doses are potentially fatal.  Phentermine is contraindicated for patients with significant heart problems, glaucoma, and overactive thyroid.

Question 8

what are the differences between adipex, ionamin, (phentermine) and fastin?

Accepted Answer

Different brand name: They are all different brand for the drug phentermine, which is an amphetamine that was used to reduce weight, but no longer approved for this, because of the harmful side effects.

Question 9

with fastin (phentermine) does anybody know about the long-term side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Palpitations, insomnia, temperamental and grinding of teeth.

Question 10

are the diet pills fastin (phentermine) dangerous to take?

Accepted Answer

It is safe: Under your physician supervision. Like many other drugs Fastin (phentermine) has many side effects:  dry mouth, insomnia, irritability, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, just to name a few. The excessive weight has also certain health risks.
Your doctor recommended this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. 
Hope it helps.

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