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Doctor prescribed me phentermine, 18 and 140 pounds. gave me shortness of breath and dizziness, took for a week, is it okay to stop?
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Yes: Phentermine is a weight loss aid which works by activation of your sympathetic nervous system. This is the system that causes increased heart rate and sweating in times of fear or stress as part of the "fight or flight" response. Side effects can include all of the same symptoms. It is safe to discontinue use if side effects are intolerable and you should contact your prescribing physician.
Answered 9/28/2016
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