can i drink alcohol 12 hours after taking phentermine
We found no official page that gives a number of hours. MedlinePlus says to ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while taking phentermine and that alcohol can make its side effects worse. Phentermine is usually taken once in the morning or up to three times a day.
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For phentermine, an appetite suppressant used for short-term weight loss, MedlinePlus says: “Alcohol can make the side effects of phentermine worse,” and to ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while taking it. It does not give a waiting time.
Dosing matters
The page says phentermine “usually is taken as a single daily dose in the morning or three times a day 30 minutes before meals,” and most people take it for 3 to 6 weeks. If you are still on the drug, a drink 12 hours after a dose is still during treatment, which is our reading. Extended-release tablets should not be split, chewed or crushed.
Side effects to watch
Mild effects include dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation and vomiting. Call your doctor right away for increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, chest pain or shortness of breath. The page also says not to drive until you know how it affects you.
What to do
Ask your pharmacist for advice on your dose and timing. This is general information, not medical advice.
People also ask
Can you drink alcohol while taking phentermine?
MedlinePlus says alcohol can make its side effects worse and to ask your doctor about safe use.
How long does phentermine treatment last?
MedlinePlus says most people take it for 3 to 6 weeks, depending on response.
What serious side effects need a doctor?
Increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, chest pain and shortness of breath, according to MedlinePlus.
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