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