Adipex

Generic name of Adipex — Phentermine Capsules and Tablets (FEN-ter-meen)

Brand Name: Examples include Adipex P and Pro-Fast SA

Adipex is used for:
Reducing weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification.

Do NOT use Adipex P if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Adipex P or other sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine)
• you are taking dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, guanadrel, guanethidine, or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) in the last 14 days
• you have moderate to severe high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, or severe narrowing of the blood vessels
• you are in an agitated state, or have a history of substance abuse

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

How to use Adipex P:
Use Adipex P as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Adipex P about 30 minutes before a meal.
• Take your last dose of Adipex P at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
• If you are taking Adipex P 1 time a day, take your dose in the morning.
• If you miss a dose of Adipex P , take it as soon as possible. If it is after 12 pm and you are taking Adipex P 1 time a day, or after 4 pm and you are taking it more than 1 time a day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Adipex P.

Adipex side effects:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bad taste in mouth; changes in sex drive; constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; dry mouth; exaggerated sense of well being; headache; impotence; nervousness; overstimulation; restlessness; sleeplessness; upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; chest pain; fainting; fast heartbeat; pounding in the chest; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs and feet; tremor.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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