A 42-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take ionamin (phentermine) to reduce weight?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Larry Stephenson M Danswered
Neurology 46 years experience
Yes: Moniter BP and pulse. Slowly increase the meds and moniter wt and emotional status
also need to evaluate if there is an interaction with current meds .
Would avoid rxing if there is a prior history of bipolar illness, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Ionamin (phentermine): This is an appetite suppressant similar to amphetamine in structure, used short-term to control weight. Precautions include cardiovascular effects, seizures, agitation & severe anxiety & insomnia. Also, psychological addiction is common, as well as tolerance & rebound weight gain.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Aug 14, 2018
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