What is Phendimetrazine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Phendimetrazine

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions for a reduced-calorie diet plan and regular exercise.

• Take the tablet 1 hour before a meal. Take the capsule 30 to 60 minutes before a meal.

• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions for a reduced-calorie diet plan and regular exercise.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take the tablet 1 hour before a meal. Take the capsule 30 to 60 minutes before a meal.

What to do if you miss a dose of Phendimetrazine

Phendimetrazine contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to phendimetrazine, or if you also use any other stimulant or diet pill. Do not use this medicine if you are feeling agitated or if you have glaucoma, an overactive thyroid, or a history of heart and blood vessel disease (such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, arrhythmia, clogged arteries, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or stroke). Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Phendimetrazine warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, heart valve disease, or high blood pressure.

• This medicine may cause a rare but serious condition called pulmonary hypertension.

• Never use more than your prescribed dose. This medicine can be habit-forming. It is not meant for long-term use.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Phendimetrazine interactions

• Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days.

• Some medicines and foods can affect how phendimetrazine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using guanethidine, sibutramine, or insulin or diabetes medicine.

• This medicine may cause a rare but serious condition called pulmonary hypertension.

• Never use more than your prescribed dose. This medicine can be habit-forming. It is not meant for long-term use.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.