Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disorders
-certain medicines for high blood pressure
-linezolid
-medicines for colds or breathing difficulties like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine
-medicines for diabetes
-sibutramine
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-agitation or nervousness
-diabetes
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-history of drug abuse or addiction
-history of stroke
-kidney disease
-lung disease called Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)
-taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-taking stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to phentermine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or health care provider for regular checks on your progress.
Do not stop taking except on your health care provider''s advice. You may develop a severe reaction. Your health care provider will tell you how much medicine to take.
Do not take this medicine close to bedtime. It may prevent you from sleeping.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Losing weight while pregnant is not advised and may cause harm to the unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information.

Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.
This medicine may cause harm and death if it is taken by other adults, children, or pets. Return medicine that has not been used to an official disposal site. Contact the DEA at 1-800-882-9539 or your city/county government to find a site. If you cannot return the medicine, mix any unused medicine with a substance like cat litter or coffee grounds. Then throw the medicine away in a sealed container like a sealed bag or coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed.