Phentermine Side Effects

• Chest pain
• Decreased ability to exercise
• Fainting
• Swelling of feet or lower legs
• Trouble in breathing
• More Common Symptoms

There are other side effects of phentermine that may also occur, but usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. But you do need to inform your doctor if any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome:

• Depression
• Drowsiness
• Increased blood pressure
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Sense of well-being
• Tiredness
• Less Common to Rare Symptoms
• Blurred vision
• Change in sexual desire
• Clumsiness
• Confusion
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Irregular heartbeat
• Nausea or vomiting
• Psychosis
• Skin rash or itching
• Stomach pain
• Tiredness
• Unpleasant taste

Some other side effects which are not listed above may occur in some patients. If you notice any of those, please inform your doctor.

With diet pills overdose is a common problem and needs to be checked on time otherwise it may lead to serious consequences.

The following are a few symptoms of possible overdose:

• Confusion Convulsions (seizures)
• Dizziness Fast Breathing
• Fever Hallucinations
• Hostility with urge to attack, Irregular blood pressure
• Irregular heartbeat Lightheadedness or Fainting
• Mental Depression, following a period of excitement Tremors, Trembling, or Shaking
• Overactive Reflexes Panic
• Restlessness Severe nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
• Stomach cramps Tiredness or Weakness

Dependency on Phentermine:

In the list of ‘phentermine side effects’, one can also make a brief mention about dependency on phentermine. If you have been taking Phentermine for a long time or in large doses and you think you may have become mentally or physically dependent on it, then too you need to talk to your doctor.

Some signs of dependency on Phentermine or any other appetite suppressants are:

• a strong desire or need to continue taking the medicine.
• a need to increase the dose to receive the effects of the medicine.

Withdrawal side effects may include:

• Changes in personality
• Excessive, excited activity
• Irritability (severe)
• Extreme tiredness or weakness
• Mental depression or illness (severe)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin disease
• Stomach Cramps or Pain
• Trembling
• Trouble in Sleeping or Nightmares (severe)

It is advisable to keep in mind possible phentermine side effects too before you start using it.