adipex adverse reaction
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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 adverse reaction. Adipex may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex adverse reaction. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex adverse reaction.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex adverse reaction. 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 adverse reaction. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex adverse reaction.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex adverse reaction. Swallow them whole adipex adverse reaction.
What is Adipex?
• Adipex is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine adipex adverse reaction. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug adipex adverse reaction. Adipex stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increasesyour heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite adipex adverse reaction.
• Adipex is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in thetreatment of obesity adipex adverse reaction.
• Adipex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide adipex adverse reaction.
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 adverse reaction.
• 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 adverse reaction.
• 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 adverse reaction.
• It is not known whether Adipex will harm an unborn baby adipex adverse reaction. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant adipex adverse reaction.
• It is also not known whether Adipex passes into breast milk adipex adverse reaction. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby adipex adverse reaction.
How should I take Adipex?
• Take Adipex exactly as directed by your doctor adipex adverse reaction. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you adipex adverse reaction.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water adipex adverse reaction.
• Adipex is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal on an emptystomach adipex adverse reaction.
• Do not take Adipex in the evening because it may cause insomnia adipex adverse reaction.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex adverse reaction. Swallow them whole adipex adverse reaction.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you adipex adverse reaction. Too muchAdipex could be very dangerous to your health adipex adverse reaction.
• Store Adipex at room temperature away from moisture and heat adipex adverse reaction.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember adipex adverse reaction. 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 adverse reaction. A dose taken too late in the daywill cause insomnia adipex adverse reaction. Do not take a double dose of this medication adipex adverse reaction.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention adipex adverse reaction.
• Symptoms of a Adipex overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing,confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,an irregular heartbeat, and seizures adipex adverse reaction.
What should I avoid while taking Adipex?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adipex adverse reaction. Amphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness,and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex adverse reaction. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex adverse reaction.
• Do not take Adipex late in the day adipex adverse reaction. A dose taken too late in the daycan cause insomnia adipex adverse reaction.
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 adverse reaction.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur adipex adverse reaction. 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 adverse reaction.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex adverse reaction. 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 adverse reaction. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex adverse reaction.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur adipex adverse reaction. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome adipex adverse reaction.
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 adverse reaction.
• Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessaryduring treatment with Adipex adipex adverse reaction.
• Adipex may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin) adipex adverse reaction. This could leadto an increase in blood pressure adipex adverse reaction. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine adipex adverse reaction.
• 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 adverse reaction. These drugs may decreasethe effects of Adipex adipex adverse reaction.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Adipex adipex adverse reaction. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines adipex adverse reaction.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Adipex written for healthprofessionals that you may read adipex adverse reaction.
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