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Fastin is an appetite suppressant which is a kind of stimulant (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Appetite suppressant

Brands

Ionamin • Duromine

Generic Drug

Phentermine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Tremor
Restlessness
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Dysphoria
Euphoria
Foul taste in mouth
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Drug problems
Heart palpitations
Illegal drug abuse

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Please what are the differences between ionamin, fastin and phentermine? Which is most effective for obesity?

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I have been taking phentermine 37.5 mg and am almost done with my 3 month prescription. Can I take Fastin OTC when I am done as a maintenance drug?

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How long will the over-the-counter diet pill fastin (phentermine) test positive in you urine?

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Wat does fastin (phentermine)g blood sugar 110 and post prandial blood sugar level '98' indicates?Post prandial sugar level is below da range n fastin (phentermine) just border.

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I am taking metformin850mg for diebetes and levimir 4 units also take Synthroid (thyroxine) is it safe to take phentermime (fastin) to help lose weight?

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Glucose(fastin) 122mg/dl, LDL cholestrol 144mg/dl, uric acid 6.08 mg/dl. Fmale, 28 yrs , wt 210 lb, height 5.28 ft. Her parents has diabets. Hows her?

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