Duromine is used to reduce body weight in obese or overweight patients. Your doctor will determine if you are overweight enough to use Duromine. Duromine works by directly affecting the area of the brain that controls your appetite making you feel less hungry. Normally in Singapore, Doctor will first check your BMI before prescribing it you. If you are those that is not fat but just want to be model thin, most doctor will be reluctant. Duromine should be used as a part of an overall weight management plan which should include a medically controlled diet and exercise program.When you must not use DuromineIt is important to discuss with the doctor honestly about your medical condition. If you have any of the following medical conditions:* very high blood pressure;* high blood pressure in th natural health products e lung;* problems with the valves in your heart* disease related to blood vessels in the brain;* severe heart disease including changes in the rhythm or rate of the heart beat;* narrowing of the blood vessels due to thickening or hardening of the blood vessel wall;* overactive thyroid gland;Side EffectsAll medicines can have side effects and this may occur with the normal use of Duromine.Side Effects include sudden or rapid weight loss, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, swelling of the lower limbs and if you can not exercise as much as you usually can.Duromine may make you feel more awake than usual. You may have trouble sleeping.Duromine can have some effects on the heart. You may notice your heart seems to beat faster and harder, and your blood pressure may be raised slightly.