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