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| Prescription Bontril SR Drug Information |
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Bontril SR Uses? |
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Bontril is used as an appetite suppressant to help you loose weight. It is best used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise. A physician prescribes this medication for obesity. |
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Bontril SR Directions? |
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Bontril is a sustained-release, long acting product and it is important that it be swallowed whole. You should take Bontril at least one thirty minutes to an hour prior to meals. If you crush or chew them you will destroy the sustained long acting property of the medication and this may cause increased side effects.
Because this appetite medication may cause sleeplessness it is best to avoid taking a dose late in the day. Do not take Biontril more often or longer than directed. It is usually taken for a few short weeks. It is generally not recommended to take Bontril in combination with other appetite suppressants. |
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Bontril SR Side Effects? |
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If you experience these side effects from using Bontril, chest pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, mood changes, breathing difficulties or swelling while taking this medication notify your doctor or pharmacist. Typically side effect symptoms will not last very long, if they do persist stop taking the medication. Bontril side effects me include dry mouth, sleeplessness, dizziness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation. These usually only occur during the first few days as your body gets use to the prescription medication. |
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Bontril SR Warnings? |
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When taking your online consultation, tell your doctor of any medical concerns that may apply, including whether you have emotional problems, an over-active thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, or have high blood pressure. Make sure to inform your doctor if you may be pregnant or are breast-feeding.
TAKE NOTE: Prospective consumers are advised that this drug can be habit-forming and those with previous addictive tendencies should not use this drug. It is also recommended that consuming alcohol while taking this drug can increase unwanted side effects such as dizziness and should be avoided. Children should not use this drug.
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have further questions. BONTRIL-SR® (phendimetrazine) is a sympathomimetic amine, similar to an amphetamine. It decreases your appetite by increasing your heart rate and your blood pressure through stimulation of your nerves and brain and is known as an "anorexigenic" or "anorectic" medication. |
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Bontril SR Drug Interactions? |
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It's important to inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other weight loss medicine. Avoid taking other "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants (commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine) or caffeine. |
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Bontril SR Missed Dose? |
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Skipping a missed dose of Bontril is not going to hurt your weight loss. Restart your usual dosing schedule the following morning if you miss your dose of Bontril medication. It is important that you (DO NOT) double the next dose of Bontril. Use Bontril as Prescribed. |
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Bontril SR Storage? |
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Keep your Bontril away from sun and moisture, at room temperature. Do not place it where children can reach it. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Bontril? |
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Make sure that you continue a healthy diet while using Bontril. It is not intended to replace this, nor is it intended to be taken for a long period of time. Bontril is most effective when taken as a part of total weight loss program that includes diet and exercise. Don't share any prescription medication with others. Simply show your friends and family our website where they can participate in our Free Online Consultation and figure out if Bontril will work for them. |
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How Can I Manage My Weight Once I'm Off Bontril? |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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