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