Phentermine Side Effects – Common and Not So Common Effects That May Be Experienced
Just like any other medication phentermine has the ability to produce unwanted and in some cases dangerous side effects in individual’s who use this prescription appetite suppressant. Many of these side effects are mild to moderate in nature and do not require the attention of a medical professional at the time of their occurrence however these side effects should always be noted and reported to your health care provider at your next appointment. In some cases these side effects may decrease and disappear as your body becomes accustomed to the use of a new medication.
Some of the most common side effects that are encountered by users of phentermine that should be reported in the case that they continue or become bothersome include the following:
- Sleepiness
- Elevated levels in blood pressure
- Irritability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
In addition to these commonly experienced side effects of phentermine there are others that may occur but are much less common and should be noted and monitored.
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Blurry vision
- Changes in the levels of sexual desire
- Clumsiness
- Confusion
- Rash or itching of the skin
- Pain in the stomach
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Irregular heart rate
- Foul taste in the mouth
- Psychosis
In addition to these mostly minor side effects there are also a few serious and possibly life threatening side effects that occur in a small number of individuals with the use of phentermine. Any individual experiences any of these serious side effects should consult a health care professional immediately for evaluation and if necessary treatment as well as determine if the use of this medication should be continued. The serious side effects that may be experienced include the following:
- Fainting
- Swelling in the feet or legs
- Difficulty breathing
- Pain in the chest
- Decreases in the ability to perform physical exercise
It is vital to remember that any of these serious side effects should be reported as soon as possible.
In addition to this somewhat comprehensive list of possible side effects there may be other side effects that may not be on these lists that may be experienced by individuals who use the prescription appetite suppressant phentermine and any of these should also be reported to your health care professional no matter how minor they may seem if for no other reason than to be documented for future reference.