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Is Drinking Alcohol Safe While On Duromine?

I have started taking duromine 15ml I m 18 years of age, and I m in my 3rd day taking the pill, in 2 weeks time I have a friends birthday in town and I was wondering it would be okay to drink on this drug or to not take it the day I go out to stay safe? Could someone please tell me what to do ! ?
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Hello
Thank you for asking the question.
You are on treatment with duromin which contains phenteramine. It us same as amphetamine for CNS stimulant.
Regarding your query regarding alcohol and duromin intake, there are incidence reported while taking alcohol with duromin
Duromin with alcohol produces increase cardiovascular symptoms like increase in heart rate, chest pain , BP. There is also CNS symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness etc.
Avoid any activity which requires mental alertness like driving while in duromin. Avoid any medication without consultation of doctor..
Hope this will helpful to you.
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Is Drinking Alcohol Safe While On Duromine?

Hello Thank you for asking the question. You are on treatment with duromin which contains phenteramine. It us same as amphetamine for CNS stimulant. Regarding your query regarding alcohol and duromin intake, there are incidence reported while taking alcohol with duromin Duromin with alcohol produces increase cardiovascular symptoms like increase in heart rate, chest pain , BP. There is also CNS symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness etc. Avoid any activity which requires mental alertness like driving while in duromin. Avoid any medication without consultation of doctor.. Hope this will helpful to you.