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(FEN ter meen)
Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Obenix, Obephen, Oby-Cap, Oby-Trim, Panshape M, Phentercot,Phentride, Pro-Fast HS, Pro-Fast SA, Pro-Fast SR, Teramine, Zantryl
What is the most important information I should know about Adipex?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adipex adipe xp. Adipex may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex adipe xp. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex adipe xp.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex adipe xp. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop takingit suddenly after several weeks of continuous use adipex adipe xp. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex adipe xp.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex adipe xp. Swallow them whole adipex adipe xp.
What is Adipex?
• Adipex is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine adipex adipe xp. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug adipex adipe xp. Adipex stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increasesyour heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite adipex adipe xp.
• Adipex is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in thetreatment of obesity adipex adipe xp.
• Adipex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide adipex adipe xp.
Who should not take Adipex?
• You cannot take Adipex if you
· have heart disease or high blood pressure;
· have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
· have glaucoma;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid(Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14days; or
· have a history of drug or alcohol abuse adipex adipe xp.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· problems with your thyroid,
· an anxiety disorder,
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder, or
· diabetes adipex adipe xp.
• You may not be able to take Adipex, or you may require a lower dose orspecial monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove adipex adipe xp.
• It is not known whether Adipex will harm an unborn baby adipex adipe xp. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant adipex adipe xp.
• It is also not known whether Adipex passes into breast milk adipex adipe xp. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby adipex adipe xp.
How should I take Adipex?
• Take Adipex exactly as directed by your doctor adipex adipe xp. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you adipex adipe xp.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water adipex adipe xp.
• Adipex is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal on an emptystomach adipex adipe xp.
• Do not take Adipex in the evening because it may cause insomnia adipex adipe xp.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex adipe xp. Swallow them whole adipex adipe xp.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you adipex adipe xp. Too muchAdipex could be very dangerous to your health adipex adipe xp.
• Store Adipex at room temperature away from moisture and heat adipex adipe xp.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember adipex adipe xp. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose andtake only your next regularly scheduled dose adipex adipe xp. A dose taken too late in the daywill cause insomnia adipex adipe xp. Do not take a double dose of this medication adipex adipe xp.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention adipex adipe xp.
• Symptoms of a Adipex overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing,confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,an irregular heartbeat, and seizures adipex adipe xp.
What should I avoid while taking Adipex?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adipex adipe xp. Amphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness,and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex adipe xp. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex adipe xp.
• Do not take Adipex late in the day adipex adipe xp. A dose taken too late in the daycan cause insomnia adipex adipe xp.
What are the possible side effects of Adipex?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAdipex and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache,blurred vision); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion adipex adipe xp.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur adipex adipe xp. Continueto take Adipex and talk to your doctor if you experience
· restlessness or tremor,
· nervousness or anxiety,
· headache or dizziness,
· insomnia,
· dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth,
· diarrhea or constipation, or
· impotence or changes in your sex drive adipex adipe xp.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex adipe xp. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop takingit suddenly after several weeks of continuous use adipex adipe xp. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex adipe xp.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur adipex adipe xp. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome adipex adipe xp.
What other drugs will affect Adipex?
• You cannot take Adipex if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine(Nardil) in the last 14 days adipex adipe xp.
• Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessaryduring treatment with Adipex adipex adipe xp.
• Adipex may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin) adipex adipe xp. This could leadto an increase in blood pressure adipex adipe xp. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine adipex adipe xp.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking a tricyclicantidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin(Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil),protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin) adipex adipe xp. These drugs may decreasethe effects of Adipex adipex adipe xp.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Adipex adipex adipe xp. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines adipex adipe xp.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Adipex written for healthprofessionals that you may read adipex adipe xp.
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