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Is Swelling In Leg And Ankle Due To Phentermine?

Is it normal for phentermine to cause your leg and ankle to swell. I ve took it on and off for the a few months and ive never had this issue until now. The last couple of months my left leg will swell up and i get this red rash (it looks like petekia) on my lower leg. Is this a serious issue or just a side effect.
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
phentermine is a appetite suppressent used in obesity.
Yes phentermine can cause swelling in leg and ankle but in rare case. It is common side effects.

Also note common side effects of phentermine:
Nusea
Dry mouth
Depression
Plpitation
Hypertension
Diarrhea
loss of appetite
Loss of libido

You should consult the doctor if following side effects occur:
Confusion and dizziness
Swelling in leg, throat and face
Breathlessness

So consult to your doctor for modification and changing the drug

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Is Swelling In Leg And Ankle Due To Phentermine?

Hello dear Understand your concern. phentermine is a appetite suppressent used in obesity. Yes phentermine can cause swelling in leg and ankle but in rare case. It is common side effects. Also note common side effects of phentermine: Nusea Dry mouth Depression Plpitation Hypertension Diarrhea loss of appetite Loss of libido You should consult the doctor if following side effects occur: Confusion and dizziness Swelling in leg, throat and face Breathlessness So consult to your doctor for modification and changing the drug Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar