Phentermine

Phentermine is similar to an amphetamine. It stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Phentermine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity, especially in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

Phentermine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

You should not use phentermine if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe heart problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, advanced coronary artery disease, extreme agitation, or a history of drug abuse.

Usual Adult Dose for Obesity:

8 mg orally 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, OR 
15mg to 37.5 mg orally once a day 30 minutes before breakfast or 2 hours after breakfast.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Obesity:

Age 17 Years and Older:
8mg orally 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, OR 
15mg to 37.5mg orally once a day 30 minutes before breakfast or 2 hours after breakfast.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to phentermine: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

• chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;

• swelling in your ankles or feet;

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• tremors, feeling restless, trouble sleeping;

For Duval Pharmacy customers, The cost of 30 counts bottle of Phentermine will be $15.95. Prescription is required from a Licensed Practitioner.