Adipost (Oral)

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Adipost (Oral)

Generic Name: Phendimetrazine
This drug is obsolete.
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Phendimetrazine is similar to an amphetamine. Phendimetrazine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Phendimetrazine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

Phendimetrazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What isAdipost (Oral)used for?

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutAdipost (Oral)?

You should not use phendimetrazine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • severe heart problems;
  • advanced coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
  • severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
  • overactive thyroid;
  • glaucoma;
  • extreme agitation or nervousness; or
  • a history of drug abuse.

Do not use phendimetrazine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Weight loss during pregnancy can harm an unborn baby, even if you are overweight.Do not use phendimetrazine if you are pregnant.Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • heart disease or coronary artery disease;
  • high blood pressure;
  • diabetes (your diabetes medication dose may need to be adjusted); or
  • an allergy to food dye or aspirin.

Phendimetrazine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofAdipost (Oral)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:

  • pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
  • tremors, severe agitation, feeling restless, trouble sleeping;
  • unusual changes in mood or behavior;
  • little or no urination; or
  • increased blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety, nosebleed.

常见的硅de effects may include:

  • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
  • increased sweating or urination;
  • dizziness, headache;
  • blurred vision;
  • dry mouth, nausea;
  • 腹泻、便秘、胃疼;或
  • increased or decreased interest in sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Can I takeAdipost (Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Based on FDA pregnancy categories

Weight loss during pregnancy can harm an unborn baby, even if you are overweight.Do not use phendimetrazine if you are pregnant.Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while takingAdipost (Oral)?

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeAdipost (Oral)?

UseAdipost (Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Phendimetrazine is usually taken 1 hour before meals.Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Never use phendimetrazine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.Taking more of this medication will not make it more effective and can cause serious, life-threatening side effects.

Phendimetrazine is for short-term use only.The effects of appetite suppression may wear off after a few weeks.

Phendimetrazine may be habit-forming.Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Call your doctor at once if you think this medicine is not working as well, or if you have not lost at least 4 pounds within 4 weeks.

Do not stop using phendimetrazine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofAdipost (Oral)?

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is late in the day.Do notuse two doses at one time.

Overdose Signs

What happens if I overdose onAdipost (Oral)?

Overdose symptoms may include confusion, panic, hallucinations, extreme restlessness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, feeling tired or depressed, irregular heartbeats, weak pulse, seizure, or slow breathing (breathing may stop).

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on:Adipost (Oral), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingAdipost (Oral),拨打911
911

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