Dangers of Phentermine
Phentermine is a medication used to promote weight loss because it effectively decreases and suppresses appetite. Phentermine is the generic name for such prescription drugs as Adipex, Fastin, Oby-Cap, Teramine, and Obenix, in addition to many others. Phentermine may be used for other purposes, but all use be discussed with a physician or pharmacist before conducted.
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History
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The FDA first approved phentermine in the latter part of the 1940s for use as a pill to promote weight loss. At this time, it was deemed safe for suppressing appetite. An additional drug called hydrochlorida was added to the tablet mixture, and drug companies began to market the new mixture under the names Adipex and lonamin. Safety trials were never truly conducted until the drug fen-phen arrived on the market in the 1990s and needed a careful look over. In 1999, Dr. Thomas Ryan at Duke University Medical Center conducted studies and discovered that those consuming fen-phen created a risk of heart diseases and damage.
Complications
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Although intended to be taken together, consumers did not realize that complications would inevitable arise from the combination of phentermine and fen-phen. Complications and dangers occur because of an overdose of phentermine, provided by both the two products.
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Dangers
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Information provided online by Merck Pharmaceutical indicates headaches, constipation, diarrhea, hallucinations, blood pressure changes, increased heart rate, sudden change in sexual urges and dry mouth as the side effects associated with use of phentermine. Although these sound mild, they should be reported to a doctor and use of the drug ceased. Phentermine may be more harmful to certain people, causing some to smother and others to suffer extremely irregular heart rhythm.
Dosage Considerations
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To avoid complications and dangers associated with phentermine, a strict schedule of dosage time and amount is required. Phentermine should be taken only once a day and at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the day when the stomach is not full. If not taken at the same time each day, or forgotten, the drug will cause its users to suffer insomnia; because of this, it is often hard for users to quit taking the drug. Bestpills4weigthloss.com advises that once you start taking phentermine, you must continue use for 4 weeks, and only begin use if you are in great health, to prevent dangerous side effects.
Warnings
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Phentermine is only available for prescription, for a reason. Using phentermine without first consulting a doctor is a huge health risk. Additionally, it should be noted that only a doctor's prescription ensures that the phentermine you consume is pure phentermine. Due to the health dangers associated with phentermine doctors will advise people with certain health conditions, and pregnant or breast-feeding women to avoid the use of phentermine.
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