Adipex Information

Adipex is the brand-name version of Phentermine produced by Gate Pharmaceuticals. It is an appetite suppressant that, when used in conjunction with an overall diet plan and exercise, can help you lose weight very efficiently.

It is the most popular brand name on the market.

Each blue and white, oblong, scored tablet is debossed with "ADIPEX-P" and "9" - "9"

Adipex-P® (phentermine HCl)

Effective, long-acting sympathomimetic amine
Maximum strength 30 mg phentermine base
Scored tablets offer dosage flexibility
Simple once-a-day dosing
Over 15 years of clinical experience
More than 1 million patient years of experience
Enhances motivation by helping patients achieve early weight loss
Effective in conjunction with a comprehensive weight-loss protocol

Directions for taking ...

Adipex is best taken on an empty stomach approximately one hour before breakfast each morning. The tablets can but cut in half and taken one-half before breakfast and one-half before lunch. Because Adipex may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take Adipex as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended.

How long should you take it ...

Adipex is a short term medication that can help to start losing weight and then keep on going when you are ready to carry on. Your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of Adipex after a few weeks. You should then be well on your way to a new lifestyle and ready to stop taking it.

Be sure to tell us if...

You have taken Adipex or Phentermine
You have high blood pressure
You have an overactive thyroid
You have glaucoma
You have Diabetes Mellitus
You have emotional problems
You are pregnant
You are currently breastfeeding

Interactions...

Please inform your physician about all the medications you take, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other weight loss drug. Decongestants are commonly found in OTC cough and cold medicine.

Possible side effects...

Blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to Adipex. Other adverse events include CNS effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, and changes in libido. Chest pain, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, breathing difficulties or swelling while taking this medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, discontinue use and consult your physician.

Contraindications...

Adipex should not be taken by patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension. You should not take Adipex if you have been unsuccessfully treated with Phentermine.

Adipex-P is contraindicated in arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension. Other contraindications or adverse events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, hives, and changes in libido. Exercise caution when prescribing anti-obesity drugs for patients with mild hypertension. Adipex-P is indicated as a short-term monotherapy in combination with a long-term obesity treatment program. Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination of phentermine and fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine. The possibility of an association between PPH and the use of phentermine alone cannot be ruled out.

Adipex-P is a trademark of Gate Pharmaceuticals