It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Pro-Fast SA before taking it.
What is Pro-Fast SA
Reducing weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. Pro-Fast SA is an appetite suppressant. It works by helping to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite.
Important safety information:
Pro-Fast SA may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Pro-Fast SA with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Doing so may increase the risk of serious side effects.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Pro-Fast SA before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using Pro-Fast SA.
Avoid drinking alcohol with Pro-Fast SA.
Diabetes patients-Pro-Fast SA may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Pro-Fast SA is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Pro-Fast SA while you are pregnant. It is not known if Pro-Fast SA is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Pro-Fast SA.
After you have taken Pro-Fast SA for a few weeks, it will usually not work as well as when you began taking it. This is known at TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Pro-Fast SA stops working well. Do not take more medicine than prescribed. Some people who use Pro-Fast SA for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Pro-Fast SA suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include extreme tiredness, mental depression, trouble sleeping, irritability, or mental, mood, or personality changes.
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Pro-Fast SA side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Bad taste in mouth; changes in sex drive; constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; dry mouth; exaggerated sense of well being; headache; impotence; nervousness; overstimulation; restlessness; sleeplessness; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; bizarre behavior; chest pain; fainting; fast heartbeat; pounding in the chest; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs and feet; tremor.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Pro-Fast SA - Frequently asked Questions
Can Pro-Fast SA be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Pro-Fast SA?
Use Pro-Fast SA as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Pro-Fast SA about 30 minutes before a meal.
Take your last dose of Pro-Fast SA at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
If you are taking Pro-Fast SA 1 time a day, take your dose in the morning.
If you miss a dose of Pro-Fast SA, take it as soon as possible. If it is after 12 pm and you are taking Pro-Fast SA 1 time a day, or after 4 pm and you are taking it more than 1 time a day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pro-Fast SA.
Who should not take Pro-Fast SA?
Some medical conditions may interact with Pro-Fast SA. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a brain or spinal cord disorder, hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol or lipid levels
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Pro-Fast SA. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of serious side effects, such as increasing headache, high blood pressure, slow heart rate, elevated temperature, or possibly fatal lung problems, may be increased
Serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Pro-Fast SA
Guanadrel or guanethidine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Pro-Fast SA
Ask your health care provider if Pro-Fast SA may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Pro-Fast SA be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Pro-Fast SA be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Pro-Fast SA, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Pro-Fast SA. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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