Phendimetrazine Tartrate Side Effects

Possible side effects of phendimetrazine tartrate are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Elevation in blood pressure, palpitations, fast heart rate
• Central nervous system stimulation (restlessness, agitation, insomnia, tremor, sweating, dizziness, headache, blurred vision)
• Gastrointestinal symptoms like dry mouth, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation
• Urinary frequency, pain with urination
• Changes in libido (sex drive)

Rarely, phendimetrazine tartrate can cause very serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical care if you develop the following serious side effects:

• Skin rash, hives, itching (signs of allergic reactions)
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Fainting
• Swelling in the legs

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of phendimetrazine tartrate. Contact your healthcare professional if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Phendimetrazine tartrate Overdose: In case of an overdose of phendimetrazine tartrate, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure, call 911.

Source: FDA