What it's used for
Phendimetrazine tartrate is used for short-term weight reduction as part of a regimen including caloric restriction in adults with an initial body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher who have not responded to diet and exercise alone.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The usual adult dosage is one 35 mg tablet twice or three times a day, taken one hour before meals.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
This medication should not be used with other weight-loss products due to an increased risk of developing pulmonary hypertension.
Common side effects
Cardiovascular side effects include palpitations, rapid heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and ischemic events.
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