Adipex K75 30 tablets

Description

Adipex-P is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity, especially in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

Warnings

Do not use Adipex-P if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

You should not use Adipex-P if you have a history of heart disease (coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, or congestive heart failure), previous stroke, severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure overactive thyroid, glaucoma, extreme agitation or nervousness, a history of drug abuse, or if you take other diet pills.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine, or if you have received a methylene blue injection. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.

Rare cases of a condition called pulmonary hypertension as well as heart valve disease have been reported in patients taking Adipex-P. Stop Adipex-P immediately if you develop difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, feelings of lightheadedness like you might faint, swelling in your legs, chest pain, or fast heartbeat.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Adipex-P if you are allergic to phentermine, or if you have:

• a history of heart disease (coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, stroke);

• severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;

• overactive thyroid;

• glaucoma;

• extreme agitation or nervousness;

• a history of drug abuse; or

• if you take other diet pills.

Do not use Adipex-P if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, methylene blue injection and others.

Do not use Adipex-P if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

You should not breast-feed while using Adipex-P.

To make sure Adipex-P is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease or coronary artery disease;

• a heart valve disorder;

• high blood pressure;

• thyroid problems;

• glaucoma;

• anxiety or nervousness;

• previous drug abuse;

• diabetes (your diabetes medication dose may need to be adjusted); or

• kidney disease.

Adipex-P is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old.

How should I take Adipex-P?

Take Adipex-P exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.

Adipex-P is usually taken before breakfast, or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.

Never use phentermine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Taking more of this medication will not make it more effective and can cause serious, life-threatening side effects.

Adipex-P is for short-term use only. The effects of appetite suppression may wear off after a few weeks.

Phentermine may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away phentermine is against the law.

Call your doctor at once if you think this medicine is not working as well, or if you have not lost at least 4 pounds within 4 weeks.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Adipex-P side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Adipex-P: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

• chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;

• swelling in your ankles or feet;

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• unusual changes in mood or behaviour; or

• severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety, nosebleed.

Common Adipex-P side effects may include:

• restlessness, tremors;

• trouble sleeping;

• dizziness, headache;

• dry mouth, unpleasant taste;

• diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain;

• itching; or

• increased or decreased interest in sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.