Adipex is the brand name for a diet medication known as phentermine hydrochloride. Adipex has been manufactured and distributed since 1990 by Gates Pharmaceuticals (see link in References). Taken orally in pill or capsule form, Adipex is commonly used as an appetite suppressant designed to work with exercise and a healthy diet.
Prescribed for the Obese
Adipex is typically prescribed for those who are extremely overweight who also suffer from other medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. According to the company's website, you cannot get the medication unless you have a body mass index greater than 27.
Common Side Effects
There is a whole list of side effects that can occur when taking Adipex. Restlessness, excessive amounts of energy, euphoria and insomnia are common with the drug. You may also experience weakness, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth and an increase in blood pressure. Some people taking Adipex have suffered from swelling of the ankles and extremities, headaches and impotence.
Impairment
Adipex can impair thinking and cause slow reaction time. Therefore, it is recommended you do not drive, operate machinery or do anything that requires you to be alert, when taking the drug.
Drug Abuse
Adipex is a type of amphetamine and can be addicting. If you have had previous problems with drug addiction, do not take Adipex without your doctor's consent and a prescription for the drug.
Interactions
Adipeex should not be taken if you are already taking certain other diet medications. Taking Adipex along with Redux, the brand name for dexfenfluramine, or Phen-Fen, the brand name for fenfluramine, can cause pulmonary hypertension, a fatal lung disorder. Adipex also does not mix well with alcohol and you should not drink while on the drug. It could result in side effects becoming more severe.
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