Adipex is a brand name for Phentermine Hydrochloride.
It is manufactured by GATE Pharmaceuticals. Adipex is a prescription
drug which is used for the treatment of obesity and excess weight disorders.
It is a drug similar to amphetamine. It is an appetite suppressant,
which acts on the central nervous system to control the appetite. And
for this reason this is a drug of choice for people with morbid obesity
or with risk of serious health conditions like heart diseases, kidney
dysfunction, diabetes and hypertension.
Adipex comes in tablet forms 30 and 37.5 grams. Adipex is classed
as a controlled substance with the US and is only available on prescription.
It is usually recommended that Adipex be taken for no longer than
a period of a few weeks without a break.
Mode of action of Adipex:
Adipex acts on the central nervous system to suppress the appetite
centre to control the hunger. Very long usage of Adipex is not encouraged
due to its some side effects and drug abuse tendency. The precise
mode of action of Adipex is yet unknown.
How to take Adipex:
Adipex is a strictly prescription drug. The dosage and timings should
be strictly followed and should be stopped immediately when the doctor
asks to. Taking high doses of Adipex over long periods of time can
cause severe skin problems, sleep problems (insomnia), personality
changes, and feeling hyperactive or irritable. Some people may have
withdrawal symptoms so the effects should be discussed with the doctor
and the dose is gradually decreased to zero in these cases.
Precautions:
There are certain precautions that should not be overlooked while
the usage of the drug. These precautions are as follows:
Patients with serious health conditions.
Pregnancy.
Lactating mothers.
A previous history of anorexia or bulimia.
Contraindications:
There is a long list of people who should not use these medications
in any case, and these are:
If the patient have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam),
or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.
Taking Adipex together with other diet medications such as fenfluramine
(Phen-Fen) or dexfenfluramine (Redux).
Certain minerals, vitamins and herbal medicines may also react with
the Adipex.
Side Effects of Adipex:
The patients using drugs are always susceptible to certain side effects,
these may be mild side effects or of serious nature. The less serious
side effects are:
Feeling nervous or anxious.
Headache.
Dizziness.
Tremors.
Insomnia.
Dry mouth.
Unpleasant taste in mouth.
Diarrhea and/or constipation.
Itching.
Serious side effects may include:
Chest pain.
Swelling in the ankles or feet.
Fainting or feeling light-headed.
Feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion.
Fast or uneven heartbeat.
Unusual thoughts.
Irrational behavior.
Feeling restless or confused.
Increased blood pressure along with severe headache, blurred vision,
trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, and seizures.
Allergic or hypersensitivity reactions which may have symptoms of
its own including hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Symptoms of over dosage can include: restlessness, tremor, hyper reflexia,
rapid respiration, confusion, hallucinations, panic states, fatigue,
depression, arrhythmia, hypertension or hypotension, circulatory collapse,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps.
Fatal poisoning usually terminates in convulsions and coma.
Adipex can have some serious side effects and fatal outcomes if not
taken properly and with care. The dosage should not be adjusted by
the patient. This drug should only be used if the doctor prescribes
it and the instructions should be strictly followed.
