Drug details

Bontril SR (phendimetrazine tartrate slow release capsules)

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Bontril SR (phendimetrazine tartrate) is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine, used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.

The drug is often used to treat Obesity .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• tremors
• constipation
• upset stomach
• restlessness
• irritability
• hyperactivity
• dry mouth
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
• difficulty sleeping (insomnia
• increased or decreased interest in sex,
• or impotence

The following drugs are related to Bontril SR, either as a replacement or used together:

• Belviq XR (lorcaserin hydrochloride extended release tablets)
• Plenity (superabsorbent hydrogel particles in capsules)