Duromine

Duromine contains the active ingredient phentermine. Phentermine is combined with a resin which slowly releases the phentermine so the effect of Duromine lasts all day. Duromine is used to reduce body weight in obese or overweight patients.
Duromine is an appetite suppressant that works by directly affecting the area of the brain that controls your appetite making you feel less hungry. Duromine should be used as a part of an overall weight management plan, which includes a medically controlled diet and exercise program.

How much to take

• The usual dose is one capsule a day, however your doctor will prescribe the right dose for you.
• Swallow the capsules whole with plenty of water. Do not chew or open the capsules.
• Carefully follow the instructions provided and use Duromine until your doctor tells you to stop.
  Increasing the dose may not necessarily make you lose more weight or make you lose weight faster. However, you will more likely experience side effects. Your doctor will tell you how long you are to take Duromine for.

When to take Duromine

• Take Duromine first thing in the morning, at breakfast time so that it does not keep you awake at night.
• Taking Duromine at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. It does not matter if you take this medicine before or after food.
• Do not change the dose unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Things you should do

• Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are taking Duromine.
• If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are taking Duromine.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start to take any cough or cold medication.

Call your doctor straight away if you:

• Become pregnant while taking this medicine.
• Experience sudden or rapid weight loss, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, and swelling of the lower limbs and if you cannot exercise as much as you usually can.

Things you should not do

• Do not take Duromine to treat any other conditions unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not give your medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.

Driving or using machines

Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Duromine affects you.

Drinking alcohol

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.