Obacin La Oral

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Obacin La Oral Precautions

Before taking phendimetrazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to any other sympathomimetic amines (e.g., decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, stimulants such as amphetamine, appetite suppressants such as phentermine); or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using phendimetrazine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• uncontrolled high blood pressure
• glaucoma
• history of alcohol/drug abuse
• vascular heart disease (e.g., chest pain, heart attack)
• mental/mood problems (e.g., severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia)
• high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
• stroke
• overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• diabetes
• controlled high blood pressure
• other heart problems (e.g., heart murmur, fast/irregular heartbeat, heart valve problems)
• kidney disease
• seizure problem

This drug may make you dizzy or (rarely) drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.

Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be at greater risk for dizziness and high blood pressure while using this drug.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use for long periods or in high doses near the expected delivery date because of possible harm to the unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication for a long time or in high doses may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability or extreme tiredness. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn.

This drug may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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