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