Fenfluramine

Information about Fenfluramine

Fenfluramine Uses

Fenfluramine is used in obesity.

How Fenfluramine works

Fenfluramine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by lowering the appetite, which in turn decreases the food intake. It gives a feeling of fullness and satiation.

Common side effects of Fenfluramine

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Increased heart rate, Nausea, Loss of appetite, High blood pressure, Constipation
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Expert advice for Fenfluramine

  • Always take fenfluramine before meals.
  • You will be regularly monitored for blood pressure while taking fenfluramine if you have high blood pressure.
  • Exercise caution if you have history of mental disorders.
  • Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not take if allergic to fenfluramine or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take if suffering with severe hypertension and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). 
  • Do not take if having problems with drug or alcohol abuse, heart disease, or glaucoma (a condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time).

Frequently asked questions for Fenfluramine

Fenfluramine

Q. Is Fenfluramine still available?

Fenfluramine is no longer available due to its association with unusual heart valve findings.

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