Brand Name:Ionamin
Chemical Name: PHENTERMINE
(FEN-ter-meen)
Common Uses of Ionamin This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along
with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of
obesity.
Before Using Ionamin Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not use this medicine if you are also taking
guanadrel, guanethidine, furazolidone, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is notrecommended if you have a history
of heart conditions, high blood pressure, or hyperthyroidism. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this
medicine.
Directions for Ionamin Follow the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
Take your dose in the morning before breakfast or 2 hours after breakfast
as directed by your doctor. Be sure you take your dose at least 10 to 14 hours
before bedtime. Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine,
take it as soon as possible. If it is after noon, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Caution for Ionamin Do not exceed the recommended dose or
take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking
with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this
medicine for longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects.
Keep all doctor or laboratory appointments while you are using
this medicine. Before youbegin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to
this medicine. Before you have any medical or dental treatments,
emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that
you are using this medicine. For women: if you plan tobecome
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this
medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while
taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine
include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
If You Take Too Much Ionamin If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and stomach cramps.
Additional Information about
Ionamin Do not share this medicine with others for whom it
was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
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