If you are overweight phentermine is the drug for you. It is a drug that is able to suppress the feeling of hunger. This drug is used extensively by the doctors in the US as four out of ten of Americans are obese creating heavy burden on the health care system to treat them. It is available as 15 mg, 30 mg and the 37.5mg capsules. 

Effects of the drug vary according to several factors such as the age, sex, mental and physical condition of the person. It works by stimulating the nervous system in order to suppress the appetite of the person. Therefore he is not able to eat because he doesn’t feel hungry even if he is hungry. Also due to the stimulation of the hypothalamus gland, the blood pressure and the pulse rate of the patient will go up.

As phentermine sends signals to neurotransmitters and they in turn get the brain to suppress the appetite of the patient, he will be able to stay away from food. Though he doesn’t take in food his body will use up calories making the patient slimmer. If you take overdose of this medicine you may get side effects but when you get used to the drug, they will disappear slowly. The patient will lose weight quicker in case of overdose but you must always stick to the dose prescribed by your doctor.

When you take phentermine, you need to follow certain rules for your safety and to get the best effects of the drug. In the first place, the capsules should be stored in a cool dry place in its container or bottle in room temperature. It should be taken only twice a day before meals with plenty of water. It should not be taken before dinner as it could cause insomnia.