Ionamin Capsules
Chemical Name: IONAMIN PHENTERMINE (FEN-ter-meen)
Common Ionamin uses
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, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine,
or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED if you have a history of heart
conditions, brain or spinal cord disorders,
atherosclerosis, high blood pressure,
glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about using this
medicine.
Ionamin Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. SWALLOW
WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before
swallowing. TAKE THIS MEDICINE in the
morning before 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.
Ionamin Cautions
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 AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are using this
medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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 ON BECOMING 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 Ionamin 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.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
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 Ionamin information
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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