Phentermine HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • High Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Nervousness
  • Taste Impairment

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Blurred Vision
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dizziness
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
  • Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Pulmonary Hypertension

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Depression
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Feelings Of Dissatisfaction, Sadness, And Unease
  • Nausea
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

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