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Continuous Tiredness, Swollen Nerves On Back And Neck, Depression After Taking Phentermine. What Could Be The Cause?

hi i am male 57 years and i am taking phentermine 37.5 mg am tall 5.9 my wight is 290 pounds and i feel very tired every time and my nerves ore swolln on my back especialy on my neck and i have strong depression like two or three times a day, and my body is has a complete difference simtoms that i didnt have before itook the phentermine. Thank you for you help.
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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Hello and thanks for your query.

I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.

As with all drugs, the benefits need to be reviewed with risks. If your indication for Phentermine is justified and is addressed to adequately then the above concerns will have to be overlooked gradually.

Else, you would need a review with the same doctor for possible alternatives and change of drug if any because Phentermine does cause all your present issues as noted side effects. And these cannot be lowered by lowering the dose as this may not be useful for the indication itself.

Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,

Dr Sujeet N Charugulla,
MBBS, MD.
Consultant Physician.
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Continuous Tiredness, Swollen Nerves On Back And Neck, Depression After Taking Phentermine. What Could Be The Cause?

Hello and thanks for your query. I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions. As with all drugs, the benefits need to be reviewed with risks. If your indication for Phentermine is justified and is addressed to adequately then the above concerns will have to be overlooked gradually. Else, you would need a review with the same doctor for possible alternatives and change of drug if any because Phentermine does cause all your present issues as noted side effects. And these cannot be lowered by lowering the dose as this may not be useful for the indication itself. Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question. Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions. Sincerely, Dr Sujeet N Charugulla, MBBS, MD. Consultant Physician.