What is Phentermine and What Does Phentermine Do? Phentermine is a drug that is used for two main purposes; Phentermine is a stimulant and is very similar to Amphetamine, although Phentermine is used mainly as an appetite suppressant. Once taken, Phentermine helps release chemicals that are sent to the brain to help control appetite. Phentermine is often combined with exercise and a set diet plan, doctors approve its use for helping individuals who suffer from poor diets and who are obese. How is Phentermine Administered? Phentermine can be prescribed in various forms. It can be prescribed in tablet form for oral use, it can be prescribed as a gas, that patients will insulate (breathe) and finally Phentermine can be administered via an intravenous tube into the patient’s vein. When prescribed, the patient will receive instructions of groups that may be at risk from the drug as well as detailed list, specifying any side effects associated with the drug. Patients will also receive details of when and how much of the drug they should take. Side Effects Associated With Phentermine Phentermine has various side effects that may possibly affect users, although most patients who have consumed Phentermine have been reasonably tolerable. Side effects are usually more common for short-term users of Phentermine, but as they grow accustom to the drug side effects (if any) will wear off. The side effects that are associated with Phentermine are as followed: - Fever - Hallucinations - Changes to libido - Mood Changes - An exaggerated sense of well-being - Periods of mania and/or depression - Overactive reflexes - Restlessness - Nausea - Shortness of breath/Wheeziness - Primary pulmonary hypertension - Regurgitant cardiac valvular disease As always, patients are encouraged to inform and update their doctors while taking this drug. If any severe side effects occur, patients must stop taking the medication and contact their doctor IMMEDIATELY. Drugs That Effect The Taking of Phentermine Before a patient can be prescribed for Phentermine, they must inform their doctor of any medication they are currently taking. Patients who are prescribed with the following are not encouraged to take phentermine: - Antidepressants – Prozac etc. - Insulin or other medicine taken for diabetes - Blood pressure medication generic Phentermine