What Are the Side Effects of Taking Phentermine For Back Pain?

Phentermine has long been a topic for medical debate. Used for weight loss and pain management, this drug boasts many side effects. While most of the side effects of taking phentermine for back pain are mild, others are deadly.

Common Side Effects

• The National Library of Medicine suggests contacting your doctor if any of these common side effects persist: constipation, diarrhea, cottonmouth, vomiting or an unpleasant taste in your mouth.

Swelling

• Swelling or sudden weight gain may indicate an allergy to phentermine and should be addressed quickly.

Shortness of Breath

• You may experience shortness of breath and dizziness. This is a sign that the drug is wreaking havoc on your system.

Thought Problems

• The University of California at San Diego warns that confusion, anxiety, insomnia, depression and unusual thought patterns and behaviors are side effects of taking phentermine for back pain.

Blood Pressure

• Occasionally, blood pressure will spike suddenly, causing heart attack or stroke. Heightened blood pressure will be felt in the form of severe headaches, chest pain, seizure or irregular heartbeats.