diabetes
glaucoma
heart disease
high blood pressure
kidney disease
thyroid disease
taken other medicines to lose weight in the past year
an unusual or allergic reaction to Ionamin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How to Take Ionamin

Take Ionamin sustained-release capsules by mouth in the morning with a drink of water. Swallow whole; do not open or chew the capsules. Follow the specific directions on the prescription label. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of Ionamin in children. Special care may be needed.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is late in the day, or near bedtime, do not take that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Drug interactions

linezolid
medicines for blood pressure
medicines for diabetes
medicines for mental depression
other medicines or herbal products for weight loss or to decrease appetite

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

Side Effects

breathlessness on exertion
chest pain
depression or severe changes in mood
dry cough
heart palpitations
increased blood pressure
severe dizziness
problems urinating
vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

a false sense of well being
blurred vision or other eye problems
changes in sexual ability or desire
constipation
diarrhea
difficulty sleeping
dizziness
dry mouth
fatigue
flushing
headache
irritability
nervousness or restlessness
nausea
sweating
unpleasant taste

Precaution

Notify your physician immediately if you become short of breath while doing your normal activities.

Keep in mind that Ionamin was intended to be used in addition to a healthy diet and exercise. The best results are achieved this way. While your prescriber or health care professional will most likely prescribe Ionamin for only a few months, some people have used it for longer periods. Eventually your weight loss may "level out". At that point, the drug will only help you maintain your new weight. Do not increase or in any way change your dose without consulting your prescriber.

Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness or physical coordination until you know how Ionamin affects you. Alcohol can increase the possibility of experiencing side effects with Ionamin. Therefore, it is best to avoid alcoholic drinks.

Ionamin Storage

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.