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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET MINEX RANGE MINEX is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behaviour change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. It is not known how this medicine helps people to lose weight. It may work by decreasing your appetite, increasing the amount of energy used by your body, or by affecting certain parts of the brain. This medicine is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of medicines called sympathomimetic amines. 2. What you need to know before you take MINEX Do not take MINEX: • if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to phentermine, to any other sympathomimetic medicines (e.g. decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, stimulants such as amphetamine, appetite suppressants such as diethylpropion) or any of the other ingredients of MINEX (see section 6) • if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure • if you have had a stroke or minor stroke • if you have a history of heart problems • if you have an overactive thyroid • if you have a history of mental/mood problems (e.g. eating disorder (anorexia) or depression) • if you have glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve of the eye) • if you have a history of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse. • if you have obstructive uropathy (urine unable to drain from the kidneys to the bladder) • if you suffer from epilepsy (fits) which is poorly controlled • if you are taking MAO inhibitors (see Other medicines with MINEX) • if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Children under the age of 12 years should not take MINEX. Warnings and precautions Take special care with MINEX: • if you are taking any other medicines for weight loss. Taking MINEX with other medicines for weight loss is not recommended • if you have mild hypertension (high blood) pressure or kidney problems • if you suffer from epilepsy • if you suffer from diabetes. You should check your blood sugar levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medicine during treatment with MINEX. • if you develop symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, swelling of your lower arms or legs, or reduced ability to exercise as you may have a serious lung disease called primary pulmonary hypertension. Discontinue taking MINEX immediately and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any of these symptoms while taking MINEX. Other medicines and MINEX Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine