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