Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Asked 6 months ago

Can phentermine cause heart attack?

My doctor prescribed Phentermine for my weight, but I read online it can have serious heart side effects. Is it true that Phentermine can cause a heart attack?

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I totally get it, worrying about heart risks when you are just trying to get healthy is so stressful. Since phentermine is a strong stimulant, it can raise your heart rate and blood pressure, which might increase the risk of serious heart issues. Please speak with your doctor to make sure your heart is strong enough for it.

Sadhana Sharma Sadhana Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Keep your mind calm and positive, beta. These chemical weight loss pills can put a lot of extra stress on your heart, raising your blood pressure. It is always better to take care of our body gently and consult a doctor before putting such strong stimulants into our system.

Omprakash Yadav Omprakash Yadav Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

In my long life, I've seen many people rush for quick weight loss pills, only to end up with high blood pressure and chest palpitations. Yes, these strong stimulants can strain your heart heavily. Do not take them without a proper doctor's clearance and regular checkups.

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Consult a cardiologist

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it can raise your heart rate quite a bit! 😬 Please make sure you get a full checkup before starting it, and keep an eye on your blood pressure. Your health is way more important than quick weight loss! 👍

Nikhil Deshpande Nikhil Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, I was prescribed phentermine last year and my heart started racing like crazy even when I was just sitting. My doctor immediately took me off it because my blood pressure shot up. It definitely has risks for your heart, so please get monitored regularly.

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight through simple home food and daily walking is always the safest way. These heavy medicines can increase your heart rate and put you at risk of a heart attack. If you feel any chest pain, tightness, or breathlessness, please stop the medicine and go to a hospital immediately.

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