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Side effects of phentermine (the weight loss drug)?
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Phenteramine: Side effects: insomnia palpitations dry mouth fast heart rate headaches weight loss constipation etc.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Heart attack too: A very similar drug called sibutramine (meridia) also caused an increased rate of heart attack and stroke in a 5 year trial. It seems likely that Phentermine will do the same, so best to avoid. It can be addictive too.
Answered 12/30/2015
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