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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 no approval. Adipex may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex no approval. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex no approval.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex no approval. 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 no approval. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex no approval.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex no approval. Swallow them whole adipex no approval.
What is Adipex?
• Adipex is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine adipex no approval. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug adipex no approval. Adipex stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increasesyour heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite adipex no approval.
• Adipex is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in thetreatment of obesity adipex no approval.
• Adipex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide adipex no approval.
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 no approval.
• 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 no approval.
• 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 no approval.
• It is not known whether Adipex will harm an unborn baby adipex no approval. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant adipex no approval.
• It is also not known whether Adipex passes into breast milk adipex no approval. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby adipex no approval.
How should I take Adipex?
• Take Adipex exactly as directed by your doctor adipex no approval. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you adipex no approval.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water adipex no approval.
• Adipex is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal on an emptystomach adipex no approval.
• Do not take Adipex in the evening because it may cause insomnia adipex no approval.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex no approval. Swallow them whole adipex no approval.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you adipex no approval. Too muchAdipex could be very dangerous to your health adipex no approval.
• Store Adipex at room temperature away from moisture and heat adipex no approval.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember adipex no approval. 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 no approval. A dose taken too late in the daywill cause insomnia adipex no approval. Do not take a double dose of this medication adipex no approval.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention adipex no approval.
• Symptoms of a Adipex overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing,confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,an irregular heartbeat, and seizures adipex no approval.
What should I avoid while taking Adipex?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adipex no approval. Amphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness,and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex no approval. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex no approval.
• Do not take Adipex late in the day adipex no approval. A dose taken too late in the daycan cause insomnia adipex no approval.
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 no approval.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur adipex no approval. 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 no approval.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex no approval. 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 no approval. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex no approval.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur adipex no approval. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome adipex no approval.
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 no approval.
• Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessaryduring treatment with Adipex adipex no approval.
• Adipex may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin) adipex no approval. This could leadto an increase in blood pressure adipex no approval. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine adipex no approval.
• 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 no approval. These drugs may decreasethe effects of Adipex adipex no approval.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Adipex adipex no approval. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines adipex no approval.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Adipex written for healthprofessionals that you may read adipex no approval.
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