Re: Phentermine-warnings and internet sales
From: Vera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 18:54:14 -0600 (CST)
Dear Ann,
>I have two questions concerning phentermine. I am 32 in good but
>previously had a history of eating disorder and MVP. I am and have been
>clear of MVP for 7+ years now. My vavle is a bit lazy but no blood
>backs up. About 5 years ago when I was I went to a Phys. because I was
>in College and working and havim=ng abit of trouble w/ my weight or with
>a stress?eat cycle. I would not say heavy binging but wating due to
>stress. He prescribed Adipex and fenfluramine or the Phen-fen combo. He
>knew of my previous heart trouble but knew I was clear of MVP. I quit
>taking both substances after two weeks due to media warning about the
>two meds. However I continued to take the Adipex/Phentermine and found
>it was very helpful. Is this still a safe drug if taken short term?
Serious, regurgitant cardiac valvular disease, primarily affecting the
mitral, aortic and/or tricuspid valves, has been reported in OTHERWISE
HEALTHY persons who had taken a combination of phentermine with
fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine for weight loss.
>am interested in taking it again. Should I ask my doctor?
Definitely, yes.
>Now my second question, I have found you can order Phentermine over the
>internet and find that very strange. Is this a legitimate practice. Is
>this legal and safe?
This is illegal.
>Note. I also have Hypo-thyroidism and take 1.00 mc of Synthroid. Is
>this a problem w/ Phentermine?
Yes, the combination of synthyroid and phentermine may affect your
cardiovascular system.
--
Vera, S.Ked.
Sixth-year medical student in Diponegoro University
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