Does anyone know if taking phentermine alone causes pulmonary hypertension?
September 14th, 2008 | by Pressurized |monkey mom asked:
Everyone knows that the Phen-Fen combo caused such problems, but I know doctors that still prescribe phentermine (some for a year or more) by itself. Can taking phentermine alone cause pulmonary hypertension? My doc said probably not, I’m just wondering what others have heard.
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Everyone knows that the Phen-Fen combo caused such problems, but I know doctors that still prescribe phentermine (some for a year or more) by itself. Can taking phentermine alone cause pulmonary hypertension? My doc said probably not, I’m just wondering what others have heard.
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4 Responses to “Does anyone know if taking phentermine alone causes pulmonary hypertension?”
By bmac on Sep 16, 2008 | Reply
It can, yes. It’s like Vioxx. It can cause heart damage to persons who have a heart condition (high blood pressure, CHF, angina, etc.) should never be prescribed Vioxx or Phentermine.
By the_only_solorose on Sep 18, 2008 | Reply
What is the most important information I should know about phentermine?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Phentermine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
Phentermine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
Do not crush, chew or open any “once-daily” phentermine tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.
In other words, it’s an “upper”, no it does not cause pulmonary hypertension.
By Sunflower on Sep 19, 2008 | Reply
Phentermine:
Please read:
What is the most important information I should know about phentermine?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Phentermine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.
Phentermine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.
Do not crush, chew or open any “once-daily” phentermine tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.
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By Jane S on Sep 19, 2008 | Reply
Yes phentermine alone can cause high blood pressure. My sister who is very overweight and NEVER had a blood pressure problem took phentermine for two months and now has very high readings. She is now on a medication for it and her doctor says that it will most likely stay that way.