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