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Was Taking Phentimine, Started With Palpitations. Feeling Faint, Weak. Is This Side Effects From Phentimine?

Age 28 Height 5ft 1 Weight 9st 12 I have been taking phentimine on and off for years (5years) i stopped last week for good because I started with palpitations all the time and feeling faint and only was using the for energy and not eating much on them, its been a week now but today although I d eaten breakfast I found myself having to take coat off (in snow) I was sweating, felt weak and faint. Is this side effects from phentimine?
Sat, 7 Sep 2013
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Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I think you mean Phentermine instead of Phentimine.

Phentermine is a psychostimulant drug which act similar to amphetamine. It is used medically as an appetite suppressant.

Phentermine acts through sympathomimetic pathways. This drug may increase blood pressure and heart rate. It may also cause anxiety, palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia.

Apart from that, phentermine has the potential to cause psychological dependence.

So, it is better not to use this medicine as you are already developing side effects with this.

Wish you good health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Was Taking Phentimine, Started With Palpitations. Feeling Faint, Weak. Is This Side Effects From Phentimine?

Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic. I think you mean Phentermine instead of Phentimine. Phentermine is a psychostimulant drug which act similar to amphetamine. It is used medically as an appetite suppressant. Phentermine acts through sympathomimetic pathways. This drug may increase blood pressure and heart rate. It may also cause anxiety, palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia. Apart from that, phentermine has the potential to cause psychological dependence. So, it is better not to use this medicine as you are already developing side effects with this. Wish you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com