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Bontril,
a sympathomimetic amine, is a weight loss prescription pill, which is used as an
appetite suppressant by people who are obese and want to lose weight
immediately. Bontril is also called as an “anorectic” or “anorexigenic” drug.
The idea behind decreasing the appetite is that Bontril stimulates the central
nervous system i.e. brain and nerves, which in turn increases heart rate and
blood pressure and hence decreases appetite.
Bontril combined with an exercise
program and a nutritious diet plan helps getting control over huger and
ultimately over weight to a great extent. Bontril
is recommended only after a complete health review by a health professional. It
is available online and one can easily order it for a rapid weight loss.
Bontril Precautions/Directions for Use
Although
Bontril is a very effective method of weight loss, some precautions should be
taken before following the Bontril drug:
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Consult your physician and tell him about your complete health
history. Do clearly mention if you suffered from any diseases like thyroid,
diabetes, glaucoma, heart diseases or high blood pressure in the past
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Avoid taking alcohol as the consumption of alcoholic products
may cause dizziness. Avoid “stimulant” drugs that may increase your heart rate
such as decongestants or caffeine.
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The use of Bontril is restricted for pregnant
women, breast-feeding mothers and children.
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Bontril can be reactive with other medicines also. Don’t take
Bontril if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil)
recently. However some other drugs not listed here may also interact with
Bontril. So be cautious.
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Consult your doctor before leaving Bontril after using it for
a longer period of time, since it is a habit-forming drug and cause you some
side effects when you suddenly leave its use.
Here is a list of directions to be followed when using
Bontril:
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Take Bontril without eating anything approximately
˝-1 hour before taking breakfast.
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Swallow it as a whole; do not chew or crush.
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Avoid taking a dose late in the day as it may
cause sleeplessness.
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Don’t take double dose even if you have missed a
dose. A dose taken late in the day may cause insomnia.
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If you are already taking any other appetite
suppressant pill, do not take Bontril, as it may be reactive.
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It is generally recommended for a period of 8-12
weeks. Don’t take it for longer duration than prescribed.
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Store Bontril in a cool place, away from sunlight
and reach of children.
Negative Aspects of Bontril
There are many side effects of the medication, the
intolerance of which should be immediately reported to doctor:
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You may feel dizziness, restlessness,
irritability, constipation or stomach upset, dry mouth, allergies like problem
in breathing, swallowing of lips, tongue or face. These effects are however as
long as your body adjusts to the medication.
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If you feel faint or lightheaded, avoid driving or
engaging in activities requiring alertness for the time you are following
Bontril.
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If you experience nervousness, pounding heart,
chest pain, difficulty in urination, mood changes, while taking Bontril, bring
it to the notice of your physician.
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