What is the most common side effect of phentermine?

The most common side effects of phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) are dry mouth and trouble sleeping. Serious side effects, such as heart valve disease and high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), are extremely rare. They're also less likely when phentermine is used by itself.

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What are the bad side effects of phentermine?

Side Effects
  • Chest pain.
  • decreased ability to exercise.
  • fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse.
  • numbness or tingling in the arms or legs.
  • swelling of the feet or lower legs.
  • trembling or shaking of the legs, arms, hands, or feet.
  • trouble breathing.
  • trouble with thinking, speaking, or walking.

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What should I avoid when taking phentermine?

For example, phentermine may raise blood pressure and cause a faster heartbeat. It can also cause trouble sleeping. Alcohol can have all these effects as well. It's best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking phentermine.

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What happens if you take phentermine every day?

Phentermine is not recommended for a long-time duration, this indicates the excessive use of this diet pill can be causing addiction, dependence, and psychological adverse reactions.

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How long can I safely stay on phentermine?

Phentermine is approved for use for up to 12 weeks.

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Is phentermine the same as duromine?

Duromine contains the active ingredient phentermine.

Phentermine is combined with a resin which slowly releases the phentermine so the effect of Duromine lasts all day. Duromine is used to reduce body weight in obese or overweight patients.

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Will I gain weight after stopping phentermine?

However, some patients will start to regain weight they have lost after they stop taking phentermine. It is important to remember that this is not your fault. If you gain weight after stopping phentermine you may be a candidate for more long term use of this medication.

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Why you should stop taking phentermine?

Stop taking this medication and get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain, difficulty breathing with exercise, decreased ability to exercise, fainting, swelling of the legs/ankles/feet. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

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Does coffee interfere with phentermine?

Coffee does not directly interact with phentermine or affect its mechanism of action. However, coffee does contain caffeine, which is a stimulant that can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Phentermine also increases heart rate and blood pressure, so combining the two may cause these effects to be more pronounced.

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Can you eat whatever you want on phentermine?

Healthy Diet Intake: Whatever you eat will directly affect the absorption or duration of action of the drug. Eating a diet high in acid with Phentermine 37.5 mg is deemed to render no useful effects. Edibles like ice cream, coffee, soda, or alcoholic beverages should be avoided.

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What is the best diet while on phentermine?

We recommend that you accompany the phentermine with a 1500-calorie diet with 20-25 grams of fat per day. We have American Diabetes Association diets to help you plan your meals – or you may prefer to use Weight Waters or NutriSystem meals. Exercise is an important part of the diet regimen.

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Is phentermine hard on your body?

Phentermine may exacerbate stroke, arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valve disease, and uncontrolled hypertension. Phentermine is amphetamine by nature so it will enhance blood pressure which will make exercise looks harder since it's causing a huge burden on your heart.

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How much weight will I lose in a week on phentermine?

Phentermine Results after 1 Week

For someone taking phentermine for weight loss in low doses i.e. 15mg/day, they could lose around 7.8 pounds within the first week. The higher dosage takers with diet plans and regular workouts lost around 18 pounds.

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Why am I losing weight so fast on phentermine?

Phentermine may help lower your appetite, so people who take phentermine tend to eat less. This can lead to an energy deficit (meaning you are burning more calories than you are eating) and potential weight loss.

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How to lose weight faster while taking phentermine?

How to Achieve Best Results Using Phentermine
  1. Stick to a Healthy Diet. Here at Aqua Vitality, our doctor will create an individualized phentermine diet plan for you based on your lifestyle, preferences, and goals. ...
  2. Exercise Regularly. ...
  3. Stay Hydrated. ...
  4. Rest Up. ...
  5. Don't Skip Meals.

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Why am I so tired after stopping phentermine?

Suddenly stopping phentermine treatment can cause seizures. It can also cause withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms include: Fatigue.

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What are the side effects of phentermine Australia?

Following are some common side effects of Phentermine that you might experience with its usage: Dry mouth, Sleep Troubles, Dizziness, Increased palpitations, Skin Flushing, Exhaustion or Fatigue, constipation, irritability, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, or mild headache.

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Is there a better diet pill than phentermine?

Many people who want to lose weight choose a phentermine alternative over the prescription medication. Adipex and Lomaira are two of the best known phentermine alternatives. Both are available on the market and can be purchased online.

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Do doctors recommend phentermine?

Phentermine is categorized as a Schedule IV drug and is currently one of the most prescribed diet pills in the USA. Most of the doctors prefer to prescribe phentermine to their obese patients because of its results, price, and safety.

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Can you lose weight on phentermine without exercise?

The effective medicine phentermine boosts your metabolism. Even without exercising, you lose weight as your daily calorie expenditure increases. Because of this, Phentermine is the best option for people who want to reduce weight swiftly and safely.

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Which is better Ozempic or phentermine?

Ozempic has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 953 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. Phentermine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 2987 ratings on Drugs.com.

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What are the results of 3 months of phentermine?

Nearly 40% of 3-month non-responders reached a body weight reduction of at least 5% at 6 months. Conversely, ~ 65% and 25% of 3-month responders maintained or improved, respectively, their body weight reduction with long-term phentermine. Potential tolerance as weight regain was ~ 10% from 3 to 6 months.

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Can you skip a few days of phentermine?

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

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