Australia
A female asked:
i started taking duromine 30 a week ago and have a wedding coming up. should i stop taking it as i plan on drinking? or should i be ok ?
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Dr. Shaym Puppala answered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Risks/benefits: Duromine (phentermine) is a stimulant appetite suppressant w risks including abnormal heart rhythms & elevated blood pressure, & its side effects can be worse when alcohol is consumed.Study has shown no ill effects to abruptly stopping phentermine.Takes almost a day for half the phentermine to get out of the system, about 3 days for 90%. Risk to taking>risk to stop, but run by prescriber first.
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Can i take fluoxitine and duromine (fentermien) togeter?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered
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Yes: There are no drug-drug interactions listed for fluoxetine & phentermine; however Phentermine can elevate bp, exacerbate glaucoma, cause agitation & should be used with caution if use caffeine or allergy meds w/ decongestant. Fluoxetine also tends to stimulate after one has been using it a while. So added potential for aggitation. Ask doc if have further questions.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Does duromine have an effect on adrenal function?
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Dr. David Sneid answered
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Potentially: Duromine is the stimulant phentermine. It can put a stress on your body, but usually not enough to do any real harm unless you exceed recommended doses. Also, you're on t3, (liothyronine) which is unsafe and inappropriate. Brand name T4 replacement is safer and more effective.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Is it save to use duromine. Need to loose 10kg. Please asvice?
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Phentermine.: Work by directly affecting the area of the brain that control your appetite. You feel less hungry. Should be part of a comprehensive weight management plan which should include a medically control diet and exercise program. Avoid if you have hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart problems, coronary artery disease, thyroid problems, glaucoma, etc. A bariatric physician should follow u.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can i take 30 mg of duramine long term?
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Dr. Chuck Shaffer answered
Bariatrics 33 years experience
See below: I suspect you mean phentermine..you should be under a physician care if you take this drug.It is not the answer to weight loss learning to eat correctly is. Check with your Doctor and ask for help in your weight management problem...Our web page has some helpful newsletters for free ..www.weighstation.net
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Is there are non prescription pill which is similar to duromine that works as well and is very similar to it?
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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered
Internal Medicine 55 years experience
No: Phentermine is a controlled drug for a reason. A bit dangerous without supervision.
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