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 How
does Ionamin work?
Drugs of this class are thought to suppress appetite
via a central mechanism (appetite centers in the brain)
although this has mechanism has not been clearly proven.
IONAMIN is the only medicine of this class that is set
in resin. The resin allows the compound to be released
slowly into the blood stream. Some patients prefer it
because they believe it to be associated with fewer
side effects, others do not.
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How
to take Ionamin:
This medication is best taken on an empty stomach; one
hour before breakfast each morning. Sustained-release
or long acting products such as this, must be swallowed
whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long
action and may cause increased side effects. Because
this medication may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking
a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed.
Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use
in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine
is generally not recommended.
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How
effective is Ionamin?
IONAMIN is effective therapy for the obese patient who
needs to loose weight to decease diseases associated
with significant overweight. The magnitude of the weight
loss will depend on the degree of concomitant caloric
restriction and the use of a graded exercise program.
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How
long can I continue to use Ionamin?
IONAMIN is a short-term drug that helps you to start
losing weight and then keep on going when you are ready
to carry on, on your own. Your body starts to build
up a resistance to the effects of IONAMIN after a few
weeks of treatment, which is when you should be well
on your way to a new lifestyle and ready to stop IONAMIN.
Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper
diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction
with a diet and exercise program.
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Sorting
through generic vs. brand name drugs:
When a pharmaceutical company develops a new drug, it
gives the drug two names. The first, its generic name
represents the chemical structure or chemical form of
the drug. The generic name of a drug never changes.
In this case the generic name of these drugs we are
discussing below is PHENTERMINE. The second name given
to a drug is its brand name. This is the name given
to the medicine by the pharmaceutical company and has
nothing to do with its chemical form. The brand names
of the drugs we are discussing are ADIPEX-P and IONAMIN.
They are both fairly similar in that they are composed
of PHENTERMINE, and subsequently given different names
by the companies that manufacturer them. No other pharmaceutical
company can ever use the brand name of the drug at any
time.
Phentermine
Hydrochloride (generic name) - Adipex-P and Ionamin
(brand names):
PHENTERMINE, the generic name for ADIPEX-P and IONAMIN
comes in immediate release or time-release formulas.
Immediate release pills enter your blood stream as soon
as you take them, and time-release capsules release
their medication into your body over an extended period
of time, generally 8 or 12 hours. As you can see, there
are many popular brand names of PHENTERMINE. Nonetheless,
all of the above named compounds are considered clinically
equivalent in producing weight loss.
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Ionamin
vs. Xenical:
PHENTERMINE is an appetite suppressant. XENICAL inhibits
fat absorption into the body. So both may be used in
conjunction with each other for those who are seriously
obese.
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Be
sure to tell us on your medical history/personal profile
if:
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You have high blood pressure.
- You have an over-active thyroid.
- You have glaucoma.
- You have Diabetes Mellitus.
- You have emotional problems.
- You are pregnant.
- You are currently breast-feeding.
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Drug
interactions:
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use,
(prescription and nonprescription) especially if you
take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors
(e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
or any other weight loss medicine. Decongestants are
commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.
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Side
effects:
Mild:
Blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability,
stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few
days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other adverse
events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal
disturbances, and changes in libido. If these effects
persist or become bothersome, you may have to discontinue
use. Exercise caution when prescribing anti-obesity
drugs for patients with hypertension. If this medication
makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging
in activities requiring alertness. Alcohol can increase
unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit its use.
Moderate:
Chest pain, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, breathing
difficulties or swelling while taking this medication.
Severe:
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular
disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination
of phentermine and fenfluramine (phen-fen) or dexfenfluramine.
The possibility of an association between PPH and the
use of IONAMIN alone cannot be ruled out.
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Contraindications:
IONAMIN is contraindicated in patients with arteriosclerosis,
cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension.
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