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