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