Obesity is the main problem during pregnancy and can lead to diabetes in pregnant women. According to the latest survey done by the various research teams, there are no side effects of phentermine in case of pregnant women if taken according to the prescribed doses.
But if the phentermine doses are consumed in large quantities, there is a risk of abnormal development of the fetus, so to reduce these risks, the prescribed doses must be followed appropriately under strict vigilance of the doctor. But it is advice to pregnant women that they should avoid phentermine during pregnancy period as it can lead to gestational diabetes. Sometimes phentermine can cause various withdrawal symptoms in case of pregnant women. To avoid all these side effects, phentermine should be stopped before the onset of pregnancy stage and the doctor should be consulted for more information about phentermine.
In case of breastfeeding, phentermine should be avoided so that the newborn is saved from various side effects. As phentermine comes from the sympathomimetic amine family and is almost similar to Adipex-P, pregnant women should avoid taking phentermine. This can lead to addiction if the phentermine doses are taken in large amounts. If the doctor allows you to go ahead with phentermine during the pregnancy period, you should gradually reduce the dose to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Before opting for phentermine, please go through the directions and dose quantity written on the leaflet. Do not follow the practice of self-medication, it can lead to abnormalities.
Along with abnormalities stated above, there are various side effects of phentermine during pregnancy period and they are as follows.
• Phentermine can cause allergic reactions during pregnancy stage.
• You may feel abnormal breathing.
• Choking of the throat in pregnant women is a common side effect of phentermine.
• This could lead into swelling of lips and face.
• Phentermine can cause a risk of abnormal babies.
• Phentermine can cause abnormal heartbeats and risk of high blood pressure.
• Headaches and dizziness occur in case of pregnant women due to phentermine.
• Diarrhea and constipation are other minor side effects of phentermine in pregnancy.
• Common and minor side effects of pregnancy are sore throat, confusion, anxiety, insomnia and abnormal taste.
• There is also a risk of impotence due to phentermine.
Basically, phentermine is a type of medicine which is used to reduce appetite and obesity as it simulates the nervous systems in case of pregnant cases.
In general, phentermine is not recommended for pregnant women because losing weight can result in babies that are underweight or with an abnormality such as neural defects in which the spine has an abnormality. In the case of such problems, it is better to be examined to have a healthy baby. The examinations or tests recommended by the doctor are the ultrasound examination, which checks the physical behavior of the baby in the mothers womb. Even this ultrasound can provide complete details of the baby's head and spinal cord. In such cases, phentermine should be stopped immediately.
Women who are breastfeeding their babies should also avoid taking phentermine as the contents may pass to the baby through the milk and affect the health of the baby. Shaking and restlessness may occur in the baby due to breast milk as the main function of phentermine is to stimulate the central nervous system and this may cause side effects. Before breastfeeding, mothers planning to take the phentermine dose should consult the doctor.
All of the above information regarding side effects and troubles during pregnancy is only a guideline and is not treated as an authority for phentermine users. Readers are advised to discuss the issues with their doctor before opting for phentermine.
