What is Lomaira: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your healthcare provider will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Take one tablet three times per day 30 minutes before a meal.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Lomaira tablets are scored so that they can be divided into two 4 mg doses. If you are prescribed 4 mg doses, ask the doctor or pharmacist how to divide the tablets.

• Avoid taking Lomaira tablets late in the evening or near bedtime.

Store Lomaira tablets in a closed container at room temperature out of the reach of children.

Take a dose as soon as you remember, but it must be taken before a meal. 

If it is almost time for your next dose (or the next meal of the day), wait until then and take the dose for that meal. 

Do not take an extra tablet to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. 

Do not take phentermine if you have had an allergic reaction to phentermine or similar medicines.

Do not take phentermine if you have:

• A history of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, heart rhythm problems, or uncontrolled high blood pressure

• Overactive thyroid

• Glaucoma

• Agitated states

• A history of drug abuse

Do not take phentermine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The prescriber will need regular follow-ups and possible blood tests. Keep all appointments.

Do not take Lomaira if you are pregnant. Immediately inform the prescriber if you become pregnant or think you’re pregnant.

Do not breastfeed when taking Lomaira.

Phentermine is a controlled substance because of its risk of physical dependence, misuse, overdose, and theft.

• Do not use phentermine for longer than a few weeks.

• Do not use more than the prescribed dose.

• Be familiar with the signs of tolerance and call the doctor if the dose stops working.

• Do not give or sell Lomaira tablets to anyone else.

• Store this medicine securely out of the reach of children and other people.

Before starting Lomaira, tell the prescriber if you have:

• Heart problems 

• Heart valve problems

• Heart rhythm abnormalities

• A history of stroke

• High blood pressure

• Kidney problems

• Glaucoma

• Diabetes

• Overactive thyroid

• Problems with agitation

• A history of drug abuse

This medicine may cause serious medical problems including:

• Primary pulmonary hypertension (blood clot in the lungs)

• Heart valve problems

• Elevated blood pressure

This medicine may cause impairment. Do not drive or engage in any risky activity until you know how this medicine affects you.

Tell other healthcare providers treating you that you are using this medicine.

Do not use this medicine and an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within 14 days of each other.

Before starting Lomaira, tell the prescribing healthcare provider about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements you are using, particularly:

• Other weight loss medications

• Other stimulants

• Insulin and antidiabetic drugs

• Alpha blockers 

• Carvedilol, labetalol

When taking phentermine, avoid other weight loss drugs or remedies unless cleared by the healthcare provider. This not only includes weight loss drugs purchased with or without a prescription, but weight loss supplements and herbal products, as well. 

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Tell other healthcare providers you are using this medicine before they prescribe new medications.