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Brand
Name:  Adipex
Chemical Name: Phentermine
Pronunciation:
FEN-ter-meen
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Adipex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity. Adipex-P is the brand name of the generic
drug: Phentermine.
The
#1 selling brand name Phentermine in the USA is ADIPEX-P.
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Adipex.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not use Adipex if
you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine, furazolidone,
fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Use
of Adipex is not recommended if you have a history
of heart conditions, brain or spinal cord disorders, atherosclerosis,
high blood pressure, glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using Adipex.
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Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. Take Adipex about 30 minutes to 1 hour before
meals. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours
before bedtime. Store Adipex at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. If you miss
a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it
is after 4 PM, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
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Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Adipex for
longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Adipex for
longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. Keep
all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using
this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist.
Do
not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could
be dangerous until you know how you react to Adipex.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
using Adipex. For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine
is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking
Adipex.
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Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include
restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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Do not share Adipex 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.
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