People with obesity or excess weight use Metermine (phentermine) to reduce body weight.
The drug’s manufacturer, iNova, produces two versions of the phenteremine-based drug, a patented drug and a generic.
They are Duromine (long-lasting medicine) and Metermine. Accordingly, the main Metermine side effects are about the same as those of Duromine.
The side effects of Metermine can be severe and medium.
Severe side effects include:
- Infarction;
- Stroke;
- Heart attack.
The reasons for these side effects may be as follows:
- Overdose;
- Failure to follow the dosing schedule;
- Alcohol.
Medium side effects are:
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps;
- Continued thirst, dry mouth;
- Constipation;
- Diarrhea;
- Hives;
- Increased heart rate;
- Bad taste in the mouth;
- Temporary lack of sex drive;
- Hypertension attack.
Taking the drug, in case of overdose, schedule violation, or alcohol use, can also cause adverse reactions of the central nervous system, namely:
- Hyperactivity;
- Insomnia;
- Fainting;
- Anxiety;
- Increased nervousness;
- Involuntary muscle contractions;
- Dizziness;
- Euphoria, suddenly changing to apathy and fatigue;
- Headache.
Side effects also include:
- Labored breathing;
- Chest pain;
- Skin rash;
- Swelling of the face or lower extremities;
- Fatigue;
- Difficulty urinating.
Metermine 30 mg and 40 mg side effects
Metermine is available in 30 mg and 40 mg capsules.
You can use 30 mg capsules as a starting dose. If the effect is positive, you don’t need to increase the dosage. However, if the doctor thinks this dose is insufficient to achieve the goals, he can increase it to 40 mg.
There is no data on the direct dependence of Metermine side effects on the drug’s doses.
Conclusion
Metermine is an effective weight loss drug. And like any effective drug, it has adverse effects. Mostly, they have a weak form and gradually disappear. Or you may have no side effects.
But you should be aware of these adverse effects to see a doctor at the first symptoms. And the doctor will decide whether to continue the treatment with the same dose or reduce it. Or he may advise you to stop taking the drug and try to get rid of excess body weight in another way.
