Adipex Weight Loss Drug
Adipex is a medication available by prescription that is used in treating patients who suffer from obesity and need to lose weight. Often used to treat obesity in patients who also suffer from other health conditions (like high blood pressure and high cholesterol), Adipex serves as an appetite suppressant and works much like an amphetamine. Adipex is associated with certain side effects, including irregular heart rate and nausea. Adipex should be taken only as prescribed by your physician.
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Dosage
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Do not alter your dosage of Adipex. Take it exactly as directed by your physician, and do not crush or break the tablet while swallowing, as that could cause too much of the medication to be ingested into your body at one time. It is important that you take Adipex while your stomach is empty and with a glass of water. Take Adipex earlier in the day as opposed to bedtime, as Adipex is a stimulant that will disrupt your ability to sleep if taken too late.
Function
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Adipex lessens a person's desire or craving for food. Because Adipex works so well to suppress the desire for food intake, it is usually only prescribed for obese patients. Adipex, in connection with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, can help those who have difficulty exercising as a result of other conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is important that you discuss your desire to lose weight with your doctor so that he can devise a diet and exercise regimen to accompany your treatment with Adipex that is right for your condition.
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Side Effects: Severe
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Adipex is associated with side effects that are considered severe and require immediate emergency attention. Severe side effects of Adipex are irregular heart rate or heart pounding or beating fast. Hives, an itchy skin condition or rash are also signs of severe reaction to Adipex. Swelling of the face, blurry vision or higher blood pressure than normal are also signs of severe reaction to Adipex. Seek emergency medical help if you experience severe side effects from Adipex.
Side Effects: Moderate
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Some side effects caused by Adipex are considered moderate. Side effects associated with Adipex include diarrhea, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, headache, anxiety or nervousness. Adipex may also cause you to experience difficulty sleeping.
Interactions
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Talk to your physician about your full medical history before taking Adipex. Some medications can cause an interaction with Adipex. Side effects of Adipex may worsen as a result of interactions as well. Do not take Adipex if you take insulin for diabetes, unless directed specifically by your doctor. If you are prescribed antidepressants (Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac or any other type of antidepressant medication) talk to your doctor first before starting treatment with Adipex. Additional appetite suppressants (such as Phen-Fin) cannot be taken while using Adipex, as some used in connection with Adipex may cause a lung condition that is fatal.
Avoid
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Avoid driving a car or motor vehicle or operating any machinery until you are aware of how this medication will affect your critical thinking skills. Adipex may impair your judgment or cloud your thinking. It is very important that you avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication, as it will further impair your ability to think clearly and may cause a more severe reaction to side effects.
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