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