What is Adipex?

Adipex is a stimulant that is similar to an amphetamine. Adipex is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.

Adipex is used togther with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

Adipex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I avoid while taking Adipex?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Adipex. Adipex can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What are the possible side effects of Adipex?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Adipex and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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chest pain, swelling in your ankles or feet, feeling light-headed, fainting, or feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
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fast or uneven heartbeat;
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unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling restless or confused; or
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increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).

What other drugs will affect Adipex?

Before taking Adipex, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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medicines to treat high blood pressure;
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insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth;
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guanadrel (Hylorel), guanethidine (Ismelin);
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antidepressants such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft); or
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antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil).