Adipex-P Diet Pill Review

ADIPEX-P Full Brand Name:

ADIPEX-P® (Phentermine Hydrochloride USP, 37.5 mg)

What is that Adipex-p:

Adipex-P® is an anorectic agent for oral administrationis. One of many Phentermine brand names. As any diet pill under Phentermine generic umbrella, Adipex-P® is a drug primary used as an appetite suppressant, typically prescribed for individuals being at increased medical risk because of their weight. Adipex-P®, an anorectic agent for oral administration, is available as a capsule or tablet containing 37.5 mg of phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 30 mg of phentermine base).

How to use Adipex-p:

Adipex-P® is indicated only for short-term (a few weeks) usage in combination with other healthy diet programs based on exercise and behavioral modification for patients with an initial body mass index ≥30 kg/m2, or ≥27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia).

The usual adult dose is one capsule or tablet (37.5 mg) daily, administered before breakfast or 1-2 hours after breakfast. For tablets, the dosage may be adjusted to the patient’s need. For some patients 1/2 tablet (18.75 mg) daily may be adequate, while in some cases it may be desirable to give 1/2 tablet (18.75 mg) two times a day.
Late evening medication should be avoided because of the possibility of resulting insomnia.
Phentermine is not recommended for use in patients sixteen (16) years of age and under.

When Not to use Adipex-p:

Avoid using Adipex-P® if you have:

• Advanced arteriosclerosis.
• Agitated states.
• Cardiovascular disease.
• Moderate to severe
• Hypertension.
• Hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma.
• A history of drug abuse.
  

Not to do:

Avoid using Adipex-P® with alcohol.

The recommended Adipex-P® dose should not be exceeded
in an attempt to increase the effect; rather, the drug should be
discontinued when its effect has decreased (usually within a few weeks).

Adipex-p indication and usage

ADIPEX-P®(phentermine hydrochloride) is indicated as a shortterm (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥30 kg/m2, or ≥27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia).
Below is a chart of Body Mass Index (BMI) based on various heights
and weights.
BMI is calculated by taking the patient’s weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient’s height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches x 0.0254 = meters. (see answers about BMI)

Adipex-p overdosage manifestations and management

Manifestations of acute overdosage with phentermine include restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia, rapid respiration, confusion, assaultiveness, hallucinations, panic states. Fatigue and depression usually follow the central stimulation. Cardiovascular effects include
arrhythmia, hypertension or hypotension, and circulatory collapse.
Gastrointestinal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Fatal poisoning usually terminates in convulsions and coma.

Management of acute phentermine intoxication is largely symptomatic and includes lavage and sedation with a barbiturate. Experience with hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is inadequate to permit recommendations in this regard. Acidification of the urine increases phentermine excretion. Intravenous phentolamine (Regitine®, CIBA) has been suggested for possible acute, severe hypertension, if this complicates phentermine overdosage.

What are Adipex-p contraindications?

• Advanced arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma.
  

• Agitated states.
  

• Patients with a history of drug abuse.
  

• During or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (hypertensive crises may result).
  

What are Adipex Side Effects?

• dry mouth
• unpleasant taste
• diarrhea
• constipation
• vomiting
• increased blood pressure
• heart palpitations
• restlessness
• dizziness
• tremor
• insomnia
• shortness of breath
• chest pain
• swelling of the legs and ankles
• difficulty doing exercise that you have been able to do
• euphoria and a psychological addiction to it if taken on a long-term basis.

Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms are severe or do not go away.

- Adipex may decrease the ability of the patient to engage in potentially
hazardous activities such as operating machinery. So be cautioned accordingly.

- Combination therapy with adipex and any other drug products
for weight loss, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(e.g. fluoxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, paroxetine), have not
been established. Therefore, coadministration of these drug
products for weight loss is NOT recommended.

Adipex-p Manufacturer:

GATE Pharmaceuticals which is a division of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, based in Israel.

Manufactured for:
GATE PHARMACEUTICALS
Div. of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Sellersville, PA 18960

Manufactured by:
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA
Sellersville, PA 18960

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