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Adipex-P |
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- Description - |
Adipex-P, an appetite suppressant, is prescribed for short-termuse (a few weeks) as part of an overallweight reduction program that also includes dieting, exercise, and counseling.The drug is for use only by excessively overweight individualswho have a condition--such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or highcholesterol--that could lead to serious medical problems.
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Changes in sex drive,constipation,diarrhea,dizziness,dry mouth,exaggerated feelings of depression or elation,headache,high blood pressure,hives,impotence,inability to fall or stay asleep,increased heart rate,overstimulation,restlessness,stomach or intestinal problems,throbbing heartbeat,tremors,unpleasant taste |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Drugs that boost serotonin levels, such as the antidepressants Luvox,Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Diabetes medications such as insulin and Micronase
High blood pressure medications such as guanethidine (Ismelin)
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Gate Pharmaceuticals |
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650 Cathill Road |
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Sellersville, PA 18960 |
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USA |
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