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