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ADIPEX - DRUG INFORMATION
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Brand:
Adipex - The #1 selling brand name Phentermine
Chemical Name: PHENTERMINE (FEN-ter-meen)
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common
uses
This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise,
and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
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before
using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not use this medicine
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 this
medicine 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 this
medicine.
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directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Take this medicine 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.
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cautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine 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 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 this medicine. Before
you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery,
tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. For women:
if plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and
risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unkown if this
medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking
this medicine.
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possible
side effects
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.
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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.
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additional
information
Do not share this medicine 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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