How should I take fenfluramine?
Your doctor will perform tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using fenfluramine.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Fenfluramine may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
You may take fenfluramine with or without food.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Follow your care provider's instructions about giving fenfluramine through a feeding tube if needed.
Fenfluramine may cause decreased appetite and weight loss. Weigh yourself regularly and tell your doctor if you lose weight. You may need to stop taking fenfluramine if you lose too much weight. Weight loss may affect growth in children.
Your heart function will need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze this medicine. Keep the bottle and syringe together in a clean area.
Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.
Throw away any unused fenfluramine 3 months after you first opened the bottle or after the "discard" date on the label, whichever comes first.
Do not stop using fenfluramine suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.