Bontril is an oral appetite suppressant used with overall diet
plan and exercise for short-term management of obesity. Bontril
is usually taken for 8-12 weeks. Bontril comes in dosages of
105 mg tablets.
Contraindications: Bontril is contraindicated in
patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and
moderate to severe hypertension.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact
with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Do not use bontril if you are also taking Furazolidone, Guanadrel,
Guanethidine or Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies or
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do clear out any questions
or concerns about using this medicine with your doctor or
pharmacist.
Bontril is an effective form of therapy for the patient who
needs to lose weight to decrease risk of diseases associated
with significant obesity. The magnitude of the weight
loss will depend on the degree of caloric restriction
and the use of exercise.
It's important to have drug knowledge
Bontril is taken once a day (sustained release formula) or two
or three times daily (immediate release formula) before meals
on an empty stomach, Swallow the tablets, Don't take an over
dose, If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure
or arteriosclerosis, don't take Bontril. Take your doctor's
advice before the pill treatment if you have thyroid problems,
anxiety disorder, epilepsy or diabetes. Bontril is not safe
for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers.
Bontril over dose and side effects Seek medical
advice, if you had an over dose of anti- obesity pill. It may
result in restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The other common Bontril
side effects of the hunger suppressant pills are dry mouth,
constipation, impotence, Headache Insomnia, Blurred vision.
The Obesity drug will show immediate positive results in our
body. But once our body gets acquainted with it, the performance
level of the drug also drops. That's why it's important to assure
proper diets and good exercise along with the Bontril drug.
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