| Presentation:- |
Each tablet of Adipex contains 37.5 milligrams of phentermine. Each blue and white, oblong scored tablet is embossed with "ADIPEX-P" on the front and "9"-"9" on the back. (Note This prescription diet drug is often incorrectly called Adapex or Adapex-P ). |
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| Properties:- |
| This medication is used as an appetite suppressant. It is used in conjunction with an overall diet plan to reduce weight. Drugs of this class are thought to suppress appetite via a central mechanism (appetite centers in the brain) although this has mechanism has not been clearly proven. |
| Why It Is Used:- |
| Adipex is an effective therapy for the obese patient who needs to loose weight. It is also used to decrease the risk of diseases associated with being significantly overweight. The magnitude of the weight loss will depend on the diet used in parallel to the use of this medication. A proper exercise program will expedite weight loss. |
| Dosage:- |
| This medication is best taken on an empty stomach; one hour before breakfast each morning. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use in combination with other appetite suppressing medicines is generally not recommended. |
| Missed Dosage:- |
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If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. |
| Over Dosage:- |
| If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. |
| Storage:- |
| Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. |
| Adipex Side Effects:- |
MILD:
Blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other adverse events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, and changes in libido. If these effects persist or become bothersome, you may have to discontinue use. Exercise caution when prescribing anti-obesity drugs for patients with hypertension. If this medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit its use.
MODERATE:
Chest pain, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, breathing difficulties or swelling while taking this medication.
SEVERE:
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination of phentermine and fenfluramine (phen-fen) or dexfenfluramine. The possibility of an association between PPH and the use of ADIPEX-P alone cannot be ruled out.
We stress - if you experience any weird symptoms and or side effects on any diet medication you should immediately stop taking the medication and contact your doctor or patient care at the pharmacy your purchased the pill from.
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| Contra Indications:- |
ADIPEX-P is contraindicated in patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension.
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other weight loss medicine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. |
| Pregnancy and Children:- |
| ADIPEX-P® is not intended to be used in children or pregnant and nursing women. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children |
| General Adipex Information:- |
ADIPEX is a short-term drug that helps you to start losing weight and then keep on going when you are ready to carry on, on your own. Your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of ADIPEX-P after a few weeks of treatment, which is when you should be well on your way to a new lifestyle and ready to stop ADIPEX-P.
Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program.
ADIPEX is an appetite suppressant. Xenical inhibits fat absorption into the body. So both may be used in conjunction with each other for those who are seriously obese.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
Additional information about Adipex ( phentermine) can be found at these links:-
Web MD - Adipex-P Inchem.org - Adipex / Phentermine
National Library of Medicine - Adipex / Phentermine
Gate Pharmaceuticals - Adipex-P
Drugs.com - Phentermine
Mediresource - Adipex
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| Other Brand Names:- |
- Adipex-P
- Adipex
- Anoxine-AM
- Duromine
- Fastin
- Ionamin
- Obenix
- Obephen
- Obestin-30
- Obermine
- Oby-Cap
- Oby-Trim
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- Panshape M
- Phentercot
- Phentermine
- Phentermine hcl
- Phentride
- Phentrol
- Pro-Fast HS
- Pro-Fast SA
- Pro-Fast SR
- Teramine
- Zantryl
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| Miscellaneous:- |
Adipex is pronounced: AD-ee-pecks
Common misspellings or incorrect names of this product include:-
Adapex, Addipex, Adpex, Addippex, Adopex, Adypex, Adippex, Adipecs, Adipecks, Adipx, Adipix, Adepex and Adipax.
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| Package Insert:- |
The information provided on this page is a general guide and is by no means comprehensive. Please read the package insert that comes with your medication. It contains more information about this product.
Ensure you follow the instructions provided with your medication and do not exceed the recommended dosages.
Should you experience any discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath or any other side effects contact your physician or the dispensing pharmacy immediately.
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