You should always take Phentermine exactly as directed by your physician or pharmacist. There can be serious consequences if you take this medication for a longer time or in larger amounts than prescribed. Some people experience serious skin problems, insomnia, and feel hyperactive and irritable. There can also be problems of dependence to overcome when you want to stop taking this medication. Consulting your physician about how to avoid the withdrawal symptoms is strongly advised. If you are proposing to buy Phentermine online without first consulting a physician, you should take time to read the notes accompanying the medication when it arrives. In general, remember that most physicians will only prescribe Phentermine in short bursts, usually no more than eight to ten weeks at a time.
The best time to take Phentermine is before breakfast. That way, you are taking it on an empty stomach and at least ten hours before your usual sleeping time. If you take Phentermine in the evening, it will remain active in your system and you may find it difficult to get to sleep. Equally important, you should not mix Phentermine with alcohol. Once you have begun to take Phentermine, you should stop drinking. Alcohol can make it more likely that you will experience some of Phentermine's side effects, the most dangerous being that it slows your reaction times and leaves you very drowsy. Do not drive or plan to do anything requiring you to be fully awake and alert.
If you buy the slow-release tablets, always swallow them whole with a full glass of water. Crushing chewing, breaking or opening a capsule can be dangerous because it will release too much of the drug into your blood stream at one time.
You should not allow anyone else to take one of your tablets, particularly if you know that this person has problems of alcohol or drug abuse. Under no circumstances should you give this medication to anyone younger than 16 years.
Store Phentermine at room temperature — not in the bathroom where there may be excessive moisture and heat — in the original bottles. It is important that you keep a count of how many pills you have used from each bottle.
Because Phentermine is a drug that is abused, it is up to you to ensure that no-one else in your household is experimenting or taking this medication without a prescription. To be safe, you should throw away all the medication that is out-of-date or no longer required. If you are worried about how to dispose of unwanted medication safely, ask your local pharmacist for advice.
If you suddenly find yourself feeling hungry or you think that the medication is no longer working properly, you should consult your physician. Do not be tempted to increase the dose to regain the appetite suppressing effect. This can result in an overdose which can be dangerous. Similarly, if you miss a dose, never be tempted to double the dose next time. This can also represent a potential overdose.
If you think that you might have taken an overdose, treat this as a medical emergency. Any overdose of Phentermine can be fatal.
What happens if I overdose?
The symptoms of a Phentermine overdose include:
• confusion;
• feeling restless or aggressive;
• hallucinations;
• nausea and vomiting;
• diarrhoea and stomach pain;
• irregular heartbeat;
• rapid breathing;
• tremors; or
• fainting, or seizure and convulsions.
If you think you have overdosed, this is a genuine emergency. A Phentermine overdose can be fatal.
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