Fenfluramine Benefits & Uses

Fenfluramine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Obesity (Read More - 15 tried and tested tips to lose weight)

Fenfluramine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Banned
Geriatric	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Banned

Fenfluramine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fenfluramine is used -

Unknown

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Irritability
Insomnia
Dry Mouth
Hallucinations
Excessive sweating
Tremor
Convulsion
Coma

Fenfluramine Related Warnings

Is the use of Fenfluramine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Fenfluramine. If you are pregnant, do not take Fenfluramine without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Fenfluramine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Fenfluramine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Fenfluramine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Fenfluramine on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Fenfluramine on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Fenfluramine on the Liver?

Side effects of Fenfluramine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Fenfluramine on the Heart?

Fenfluramine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fenfluramine with Other Drugs

Fenfluramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Metformin

Ibuprofen

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Fenfluramine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fenfluramine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Mania
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fenfluramine

Is this Fenfluramine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Fenfluramine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fenfluramine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Fenfluramine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Fenfluramine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Fenfluramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fenfluramine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Fenfluramine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Fenfluramine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fenfluramine with alcohol will be.

Unknown