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Adipex-P® is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.
Adipex-P® is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.
Adipex-P® may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Take Adipex-P® exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Adipex-P® can be taken with or without food.
To prevent sleep problems, take this medication early in the day, no later than 6:00pm.
Talk with your doctor if you have increased hunger or if you otherwise think the medication is not working properly. Taking more of this medication will not make it more effective and can cause serious, life-threatening side effects.
Adipex-P® should be taken only for a short time, such as a few weeks.
Do not stop using Adipex-P® suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using Adipex-P®.
Adipex-P® is best stored at room temperature away from direct light and moisture. To prevent drug damage, you should not store Adipex-P® in the bathroom or the freezer. There may be different brands of Adipex-P® that may have different storage needs. It is important to always check the product package for instructions on storage, or ask your pharmacist. For safety, you should keep all medicines away from children and pets.
You should not flush Adipex-P® down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. It is important to properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Before using this drug, tell your doctor if:
Do not use Adipex-P® if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
You should not take Adipex-P® if you are allergic to phentermine, or if you have:
Taking Adipex-P® together with other diet medications such as fenfluramine (Phen-Fen) or dexfenfluramine (Redux) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take phentermine with any other diet medications without your doctor’s advice.
To make sure you Adipex-P® is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Phentermine may be habit forming. Never share Adipex-P® with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining risk when using Adipex-P® during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Please always consult with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before taking Adipex-P®. Adipex-P® is pregnancy risk category X, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA pregnancy risk category reference below:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Adipex-P®: hives; wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Common side effects may include:
Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about a side-effect, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Adipex-P® may interact with other drugs that you are currently taking, which can change how your drug works or increase your risk for serious side effects. To avoid any potential drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you are using (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any drugs without your doctor’s approval.
Products that may interact with this drug are an antidepressant–citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline.
Adipex-P® may interact with food or alcohol by altering the way the drug works or increase the risk for serious side effects. Please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.
Adipex-P® may interact with your health condition. This interaction may worsen your health condition or alter the way the drug works. It is important to always let your doctor and pharmacist know all the health conditions you currently have.
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. You should ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Adipex-P® (phentermine).
Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:
18.75 mg to 37.5 mg orally once a day before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast.
In some cases it may be desirable to give half tablets (18.75 mg) two times a day.
Usual Children Dose for Weight Loss:
17 years or older:
18.75 mg to 37.5 mg orally once a day before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast.
Adipex-P® is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 17 years of age.
Adipex-P® is available in the following dosage forms and strengths:
In case of an emergency or an overdose, call your local emergency services or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you miss a dose of Adipex-P®, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose.
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