Ionamin is a trade name of Phentermine that is released in Australia but discontinued in the USA. This appetite suppressant can be taken for a short period of time (for a few weeks). Patients who are taking Ionamin combine their diet program with a special low calorie diet and exercising.

Ionamin is prescription-only drug. It is designed for excessively overweight patients whose health condition can cause severe medical problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol or abnormally high blood pressure.

There are special warnings about taking Ionamin. Every patient who comes up with an idea to use this medication must learn as much about this drug as possible.

Some Facts about Ionamin

Use Ionamin only as directed by your doctor. This weight loss drug is effective for only a few weeks. After about 12 weeks it loses its effect. When the effect is lost you can stop taking Ionamin.

Never increase your prescribed dose. Trying to boost Ionamin effectiveness, patients can harm their health. When taken for a long period of time Ionamin can cause drug dependence or lead to serious side effects.

Dose Instructions

You wonder how you should take Ionamin? The best is to take Ionamin approximately at the same time every day. For example, you can take your pill before breakfast. Swallow whole your Ionamin capsule. Of course, you can take this drug at any other time, but doctors recommend patients to take this weight loss drug 10-14 hours before their bed time. Thus taking Ionamin in the mornings might be the best decision for you.

If you forget to take Ionamin you can skip the missed dose. Just don’t take double dose and return to your regular scheduled time.

Possible Side Effects

When you take Ionamin you must be prepared that side effects may occur. What are they? Side effects can include such unpleasant diseases as diarrhea, impotence, depression and other exaggerated feelings. Ionamin can give patients the feeling of being dizzy, restless, unable to fall asleep, throbbing heart beat, or tremors.

If any of these conditions occur to you, if you have severe headaches, dry mouth or high blood pressure you better consult your doctor. Only doctors can determine if it’s safe to go on with Ionamin or if you should change your diet pills.

Warnings

Ionamin can be prescribed for a particular category of obese patients. This drug is not recommended for sensitive people who are allergic to phentermine or other medications that influence human nervous system.

Patients with heart or blood vessel diseases, glaucoma and high blood pressure aren’t recommended to be prescribed Ionamin as well.

Such side effects as chest pain, short breath and swollen ankles must be a warning for patients to immediately call their doctor. These side effects can lead to pulmonary hypertension, a health condition that can be fatal.

If you feel a psychological dependence on Ionamin, talk to your doctor.

If you suddenly stop taking Ionamin, you can fall into a deep depression or have sleeping problems. In such cases you need to seek medical attention at once.

Drug Interactions

Don’t combine Ionamin with other weight loss, diabetes or high blood pressure medications. The results can be rather dangerous.

Ionamin and alcohol are not a good combination either. Don’t mix them together to avoid side effects and health problems.

Ionamin affect on pregnant or breastfeeding women hasn’t been studied. This medication is not recommended to be taken by pregnant women, women who plan to become mothers soon or breastfeeding women.

If you get pregnant while taking Ionamin, consult your doctor as soon as possible.