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