Common
Uses: Adipex
is an appetite suppressant used along with
diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the
short-term management of obesity
Before
Using:
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.
Directions:
Follow the directions for using Adipex
provided by your doctor. Take Adipex
about 30 mintues to 1 hour before meals.
Take your last dose of the day at least
4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
Store
this medicine 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.
Caution:
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take
Adipex
for longer than prescribed without checking
with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended
dose or taking this medicine for longer
than prescribed may cause serious side effects.
Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments
while you are using Adipex.
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 sugery, 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 this medicine.
Possible
Side Effects:
Side effects that may occur while taking Adipex
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.
If
You Take too Much:
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.
Additional
Information:
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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