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Suggest Treatment For Itchy, Dry Eyes Due To Phentermine

Posted on Tue, 30 Sep 2014

Question: I was just prescribed phentermine for weight loss. about the 3rd day after taking it, I have noticed my eyes seem itchy and there is strings of something on them (if I wipe my eyes it will come out). I am pretty sure it is the phentermine ( ihave taken before and had same issue) is there anything I can do to help with this?

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is because of dry eyes caused by the drug.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history.
Phenetermine is commonly used for weight loss. It is known to cause dry eyes.
This is responsible for the symptom of strings and itching in the eyes.

You can use artificial tears to treat this condition.

If you are having other side effects like dizziness, diarrhoea, sweating.... you need to consult your doctor for prescription of alternative drug.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar