Ionamin
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Ionamin is the brand name for the generic medication, Phentermine. It is also available in other brand names, including Adipex-P, Obenix, Oby-Cap, Teramine and Zantryl. Ionamin is a stimulant that is similar to an amphetamine and is used as an appetite suppressant that can affect the central nervous system.
When used in combination with diet, exercise and behavioral modification, Ionamin is known to be effective in the treatment of obesity in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.
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Abuses of Ionamin
While it is a popular method for rapid weight loss, over the counter diet pills are known as one of the unhealthiest and most dangerous methods for losing weight. Medications such as Ionamin are readily and easily accessible to nearly everyone, making them a prime target for abuse. Even those individuals who begin taking the medication under the care of a physician can find themselves increasing the dose to achieve a specific feeling or result.
An addiction to Ionamin can build as a result of its common ingredients, including caffeine, ephedrine and phenylpropranolamine. These very addictive ingredients make Ionamin an easy target for tolerance, addiction and then abuse. Ionamin is a medication that is easy to access and deemed harmless, increasing the risk for abuse.
Effects of Ionamin
Interestingly, professionals in the medical field still do not know exactly how Ionamin works to help people lose weight. Some possibilities involve helping the body by decreasing appetite or increasing the amount of energy used; or the medication may affect certain parts of the brain. Ionamin is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines.
The use of Ionamin is known to produce certain side effects. If more serious effects occur, the individual should stop taking the drug and consult their physician. These effects can include feeling short of breath; swelling, rapid weight gain; chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, feeling like you might pass out; unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling restless or confused; or dangerously high blood pressure.
Withdrawal of Ionamin
When using Ionamin, especially over the long-term, an individual can develop an intense and unsafe addiction very quickly. The development of a physiologically and psychologically dependence upon the drug can make it very difficult to function without it. An abrupt discontinuation of the drug can create unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with the removal of Ionamin from the body can include, but are not limited to:
· Depression
· Headaches
· High blood pressure
· Dizziness
· Diarrhea
· Flatulence
· Stomach pain
· Vomiting
· Menstrual irregularities
· Insomnia
· Irritability
· Glaucoma
· Memory loss
· Heart palpitations
· Congestive heart failure
· Cardiac arrest
· Strokes
· Tremors
· Seizures
· Nerve damage
Treatment of Ionamin Addiction
Like many drugs, addiction to Ionamin can be life-threatening and it is important to stop taking the medication if it is not used for medicinal purposes or has been used too long. As the withdrawal symptoms can be intense, it is important that those with an addiction discontinue the drug gradually under the care of a board-certified physician.
A quality treatment center will apply a comfortable detox method 24 x7 that uses withdrawal medications specific to Ionamin abuse. Treatment will generally include a full physical on an Ionamin addict to determine the right medications for comfortable detox. This approach helps to correct the chemical imbalances and should be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care. When applied properly, this method ensures the treatment of the whole person and not just the drug addiction.
