Adipex-P (Phentermine) is an appetite suppressant and stimulant. It is often prescribed to individuals that need to lose a significant amount of weight and who are at risk for developing diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Individuals prescribed Adipex-P by their doctors should be sure to notify him or her if they are taking other weight loss medications such as Phen-Fen or Redux, because this combination can prove to be fatal. Plumonary hypertension may occur. Adipex-P should not be taken in conjunction with any other weight loss medication without the consent of ones doctor.
Adipex-P is not considered a weight loss super drug. Individuals that take it must work out and consume a healthy diet in order to experience best results.
Adipex-P has the potential to become habit forming. Individuals that have a history of addiction should notify their doctor of this, if they are prescribed it. Individuals should also be very careful about adhering to the medication’s dosing instructions. It should never take it more often or in higher dosages than directed. Because Adipex-P is habit forming, it should be kept out of sight and out of reach of those who may abuse it or attempt to sell it.
If the use of Adipex-P is suddenly stopped, a person may experience withdrawal symptoms that are unpleasant. To avoid this, it is best to be weaned off of it. A person’s doctor will be able to help them with the weaning process.
It will be important for individuals to offer full disclosure as it concerns what medical conditions they have and what medications they are taking, when discussing Adipex-P with their doctor. Doing so will help keep individuals safe. Certain medications when mixed with Adipex-P can cause death and certain medical conditions may not respond favorably to its use. An open and honest dialogue will provide ones doctor what they need to determine whether or not Adipex-P is an appropriate and safe drug for a particular individual.