Adipex Side Effects

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Adipex is a brand name for phentermine, an anorectic (appetite-suppressing) stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Adipex is a diet pill, prescribed to assist in weight loss for obese individuals with high blood pressure, cholesterol and/or diabetes. The drug is used in combination with a diet regimen that includes exercise and healthy eating.

Patients may experience side effects from Adipex, such as restlessness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, impotence and difficulty breathing. Those with high blood pressure, thyroid disorders or diabetes may need special tests or dosage adjustments. Adipex also has the potential to cause addiction, and is a controlled substance.^[1]

Contents 1 Common Adipex Side Effects 2 Drug Side Effects 3 Adipex Allergic Reactions 4 Adipex Precautions and Warnings 5 References

Common Adipex Side Effects

Common side effects of Adipex include excess energy, insomnia, difficulty breathing, elevated blood pressure, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, inability to get or maintain an erection, vomiting, and unpleasant taste.^{[1] [2]}

Serious but less frequent side effects of Adipex include chest pain, constricted breathing, tremors, heart palpitations, confusion, difficulty performing normal exercise, and unusually high blood pressure.^{[1] [2]}

Drug Side Effects

Adipex Allergic Reactions

Patients who are allergic to phentermine will have reactions to Adipex. In addition, any of the inactive ingredients in Adipex may cause allergic reactions. These include gelatin, corn starch, sodium lauryl sulfate and silicon dioxide.^[4]

Signs of a severe allergic reaction to Adipex include swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hives and difficulty breathing. Allergic reactions do not occur often, but severe allergies may require immediate medical treatment.^[3]

Adipex Precautions and Warnings

• Adipex may not be safe for use among patients with history of heart attack, chest pain, stroke, glaucoma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, or history of drug or alcohol abuse.^[3]
• Phentermine is closely related to amphetamine, and can be addictive. There is high potential for abuse, and patients may experience withdrawal symptoms like depression when they stop taking Adipex.^[4]
• Fluoxetine (Prozac), insulin, medicines for dieting and depression, paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan) and tranylcypromine (Parnate) may interact with Adipex.^[1]
• Adipex is not generally recommended for pregnant women. Babies born to mothers who use Adipex, particularly in high doses towards the end of the pregnancy, have come out with signs of addiction to the drug. In addition, Adipex may appear in breast milk and cause adverse affects on nursing infants.^[3]
• Adipex may not be safe for use among adults over the age of 65 years. Older adults may have impaired kidney function, and might be more prone to dizziness or hypertension.^[1]
• Diabetic patients may need to increase insulin dosages while taking Adipex.^[1]
• Consuming alcoholic beverages can increase the severity of any side effects experienced with Adipex.^[1]
• Patients who suspect they may have overdosed on Adipex are urged to call Poison Control at 800-222-1222, or 911 in severe cases or if the patient loses consciousness.^[1]

Also See: Drug Side Effects, Adipex Coupons, Phentermine Coupons, Phentermine Free Samples, Alli Coupons, Diet Pill Side Effects, Phentermine Side Effects, Crestor Side Effects

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9} http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000605/
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} http://www.phentermine.com/adipex.htm
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-4151-Phentermine.aspx?drugid=4151&drugname=Phentermine
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=52717