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Adipex
Directions For Use
Brand:
Adipex - The #1 selling brand name Phentermine
Chemical Name: PHENTERMINE (FEN-ter-meen)
Adipex
is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior
therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
Some medicines
or medical conditions may interact with Adipex. Do not use Adipex if
you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine, furazolidone, 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,
high blood pressure, or hyperthyroidism. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using Adipex.
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 Adipex
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and
light. If you miss a dose of Adipex, 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.
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 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 surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are using Adipex.
For women:
if plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using Adipex during pregnancy. It is unkown if Adipex is
excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Adipex.
Side effects,
that may go away during treatment, 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 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.
Inform
your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking.
Do not
share Adipex with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use
this medicien for other health conditions. Keep Adipex out of the reach
of children.
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