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