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

-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-medicines for colds or breathing difficulties like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine
-procarbazine
-sibutramine
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-linezolid
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines for high blood pressure

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
-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 phendimetrazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Notify your physician immediately if you become short of breath while doing your normal activities.

Do not take this medicine within 6 hours of bedtime. It can keep you from getting to sleep. Avoid drinks that contain caffeine and try to stick to a regular bedtime every night.

This medicine was intended to be used in addition to a healthy diet and exercise. The best results are achieved this way. This medicine is only indicated for short-term use. Eventually your weight loss may level out. At that point, the drug will only help you maintain your new weight. Do not increase or in any way change your dose without consulting your doctor.

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.

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 accidental overdose and death if taken by other adults, children, or pets. 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 a coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.

Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F).