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Drug name Herbal Phentermine (SlimFast)
Drug Uses Herbal Phentermine is an exclusive formulation of research-supported botanical ingredients, designed to support a healthy diet.
How Taken Take Herbal Phentermine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Herbal Phentermine is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal on an empty stomach.
Drug Class and Mechanism Herbal Phentermine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.
Missed Dose Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Storage Store Phentermine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Warnings Precautions Do NOT use Lotrisone if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Lotrisone
- you are taking pimozide or an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Lotrisone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have diaper rash, eczema, measles, tuberculosis (TB) or a positive TB skin test, chickenpox, shingles, or thinning of the skin
- if you have recently received a vaccination
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lotrisone. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifampin because they may decrease Lotrisone Lotion's effectiveness
- Clarithromycin because the risk of certain side effects may be increased
- Ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), imatinib, macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), live vaccines, pimozide, or ritodrine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Lotrisone Lotion
- Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) or interleukin-2 because their effectiveness may be decreased by Lotrisone
Possible Side Effects All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
- Dry skin; mild burning or stinging at the application site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
- Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation, redness, blistering, swelling, oozing, or severe burning at the application site; unusual bruising.
More Information Your pharmacist has more information about Herbal Phentermine, written for health professionals that you may read.
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