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