How to Lose Weight With Ionamin

Ionamin is the brand name for phentermine and is prescribed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. This medication should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet, exercise and counseling if necessary to lose weight. Ionamin is meant to be used only for short-term management of obesity.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. See your doctor. Visit your regular physician who will weigh you, examine you and then assess your medical need for Ionamin.
2. Get a prescription for Ionamin, if your doctor thinks it is suitable for you. Ionamin is prescribed to those who are excessively obese who need to lose their excess weight because of complications with a health condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.
3. Take the prescribed Ionamin an hour before breakfast or at least 2 hours after you eat breakfast. You should take the medication at least 10 to 14 hours before you go to bed. If you accidentally miss taking the prescribed amount, take it the next day at the regular time instead of taking a double dose.
4. Watch your diet. Eat healthy and in moderation to make the medication work at its best.
5. Exercise regularly.

Tips & Warnings

• Ionamin is not an addictive medication.
• Always be sure to consult with your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter diet medications. If not used properly, these drugs can have adverse, even fatal, effects.
• You may experience side effects with this medication including constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, depression, headache, high blood pressure, dry mouth, hives, sexual problems, increased heart rate, heart tremors, restlessness, complications with sleep or stomach problems.
• This medication can lose its effectiveness after only a couple of weeks. Don't increase the dosage when this happens. Stop taking the medication when it is no longer effective.
• Women who are nursing, pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant should not take Ionamin.