Phentermine and ventricular tachycardia Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Phentermine Side Effects Report #5781128-0
Phentermine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2008. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control  and was treated with Phentermine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, ventricular tachycardia. Phentermine dosage: 37.5 MG; PO. Patient died on 02/21/2006.

Phentermine Side Effects Report #5826068-3
Phentermine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control  and was treated with Phentermine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , coronary artery disease , electrocardiogram qt prolonged, hyperkinesia, myocardial infarction, palpitations, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Phentermine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Phentermine Side Effects Report #6083504-8
Phentermine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2009. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with obesity  and was treated with Phentermine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , coronary artery disease , left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular hypokinesia, ventricular tachycardia. Phentermine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Phentermine Side Effects Report #5955651-X
Phentermine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with Phentermine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Phentermine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.