IMPORTANT BONTRIL
NOTE: The following information
is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the
expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of Bontril is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using Bontril.
BONTRIL APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS - ORAL
COMMON BONTRIL BRAND NAME(S): Fastin,
Ionamin, Plegine, Prelu-2, Sanorex, Tenuate
BONTRIL USES: Bontril is used in
combination with a diet plan to help you reduce weight.
HOW TO USE BONTRIL: Bontril is best
taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals. Sustained-release
or long acting products must be swallowed whole. Crushing
or chewing them will destroy the long action and may
cause increased side effects. Because Bontril may
cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the
day. Take Bontril as prescribed. Do not take it more
often or longer than directed. It is usually taken
for 8 to 12 weeks. Use in combination with other appetite
suppressant medicine is generally not recommended.
Consult your doctor before such use.
BONTRIL SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision,
dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability,
stomach upset or constipation may occur the first
few days as your body adjusts to Bontril. If these
effects persist or become bothersome, inform your
doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: chest
pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficulty urinating,
mood changes, breathing difficulties, swelling. If
Bontril makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving
or engaging in activities requiring alertness. If
you notice other Bontril effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
BONTRIL PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor
your complete medical history, especially if you have:
high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma,
diabetes, emotional problems. Bontril can be habit
forming and must be used with caution. Alcohol can
increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit
alcohol use. Bontril is not recommended for use in
children. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further
information. Bontril should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits
with your doctor. Bontril may be excreted into breast
milk. You may have to stop nursing or stop using Bontril.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
BONTRIL DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform
your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription
and nonprescription) especially if you take: high
blood pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone,
linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine),
any other weight loss medicine. Avoid "stimulant"
drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants
or caffeine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter
cough-and-cold medicines. Do not start or stop Bontril
or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
BONTRIL OVERDOSE: If Bontril overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Bontril symptoms of
overdose may include restlessness, fever, fast breathing,
dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, panic or paranoid,
drowsiness, convulsions, unconsciousness, unusually
fast or slow heart beat, headache, nausea/vomiting,
diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing, chest pain,
sweating, muscle weakness, agitation, large pupils,
or delusions.
BONTRIL NOTES: Bontril appetite suppressants
are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum
effects, Bontril must be used in conjunction with
a diet and exercise program. Do not share Bontril
with others.
MISSED BONTRIL DOSE: If you miss
a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual Bontril dosing
schedule.
BONTRIL STORAGE: Store Bontril at
room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Do not store Bontril in the bathroom.
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Bontril Drug Information
