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Adipex-P

The active ingredient in the prescription diet pill Phentermine.


BACKGROUND

Adipex Phentermine (Adipex P) diet pill is a prescription diet pill that is used to help people lose weight who are obese (have a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher) or have serious health risks due to their size. It is more commonly known by the brand name Phentermine. It works as an appetite suppressant. It is taken in conjunction with certain food requirements and an exercise program. Adipex P is only used for a few weeks (less than 12 weeks) since its effectiveness decreases with prolonged use.

The drug is taken one time each day either in the morning or 10 hours before bedtime, because of its known effects of interrupting sleep.

You should take Adipex P only and exactly how it was directed to you by your physician.


PRO
  • Prescription Phentermine has been approved by the FDA
  • Clinically shown to aid in weight loss in obese individuals
CON
  • Long-term use can cause irritability, skin problems or sleeping difficulties
  • Can become addictive
  • Various and numerous side effects are associated with Adipex
  • Be sure to read the lengthy disclaimer regarding health conditions that do not support taking Adipex P, such as high blood pressure, anxiety or heart disease
  • Side effects include raising blood pressure and heart rate
DIET and NUTRITION

While taking Adipex P, you are to follow a sound diet of balanced meals and snacks. You are also to avoid alcohol while you are taking this drug. The drug is most effective when it is accompanied by a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise regimen.

EXERCISE

It is recommended to follow a regular exercise routine when taking Adipex P. Be sure to discuss with your physician first and get his or her approval. Given the stimulating effects of Adipex P and its effect of raising heart rate and elevating blood pressure, following an exercise plan that has been suggested by your doctor is highly recommended.

EXPENSE

A 30-day supply of Adipex P varies according to your prescription coverage on your heatlh insurance plans.

CONCLUSION

Adipex P is a prescription weight loss drug that may help in weight loss, but it also comes with a host of side effects and risks. Since it can only be used for a small amount of time, the individual is then responsible for learning how to eat sensibly once the prescribed amount of time for taking the drug is complete. Given its side effects, its drug interactions and its risk for addiction, Adipex P must be taken under the guidance and observation of a medical doctor.

Common Misspellings

addipecks, adipiex, addipicks, fentermine, fentirmine, phentrimine, phentermine


Related Diets: Phentermine, Phentralene, Phentramine, Phentremine




  User Reviews (Page 1 of 1)

Renee
Nov 18th, 2008
2:37 am

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well I wish i would have read this before i took my pil at 4 p.m.cause i am wired its 2:35a.m. and do not forsee me going to sleep anytime soon... I need to lose about 60 lbs...cottonmouth yup...had my favorite foods in front of mr and did not want to even taste it,.,feel a slight touch nausea...



Minnie
Nov 15th, 2008
1:12 am

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I have been taking Adipex for only 27 days now, and I have lost 15 lbs!!! This diet pill is amazing!!! It really surpresses your appetite, you literally have to "MAKE" yourself eat something!! You do not crave, or desire any food!. I take the pill in the morning between 6-7am, I walk 4 miles a week, and make my breakfast my largest meal of the day! I do not eat anything else for the rest of the day, because I do not feel hungry! This pill dries your mouth out, you will have cotton mouth, so drink "PLENTY" of water. I currently have high blood pressure, and am a borderline diabetic. My blood pressure ranges, before taking Adipex was 132-140/80, it only raised to 141/80. I highly recommend this pill for Anyone.


Carol
Nov 14th, 2008
6:47 am

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Just started today and have heard alot of good things about adipex. I have severe fibromyalgia and believe the weight loss should help with the pain. I never seem to have any energy due to my condition so my doctor and I decided ( well I told him I would take the lyrica again only if he would give me a diet pill because of the weight gain I had with lyrica last time I took it) to try adipex for two months. I am excited and he is very optimistic. So here I go starting on this journey. I know I can do it because I have before on my own but I know I need the help this time.


Liz
Nov 1st, 2008
6:57 pm

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I started taking Adipex-p because I want to lose 11lb. In 3 wks. I've already lost 7lb. I take 1/3 of the pill everyday, because I've had anxiety in the past. And yes, you have to take it before 10 a.m. Once I took it at 10:30 a.m and it was 3 a.m and I still couldn't sleep. I've also had nausea, but your body just has to get use to the pill I'm 5'1 and 126 lb. want to get down to 115 lb. I'm not obese and a doctor still prescribed it to me. So i guess it's o.k if you want to lose 10 lb. or so and still be able to take the pill.


ANGIE
Nov 1st, 2008
4:50 pm

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IT WORKS GREAT


LOLO
Oct 26th, 2008
1:09 pm

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I know the pills work, can someone suggest a diet plan to go along with the pill.


christina
Oct 17th, 2008
9:11 pm

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Just started taking it 2 days ago. I real like it so far. I am 247lbs and want to have a baby and my OB told me I need to lose at least 30lbs first I really hope this works for me. All my adult life weight has been a struggle.


f. williams
Oct 16th, 2008
9:27 pm

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I took The pill, and I lost 20 pounds in a month. I was weighing 230, I went down to 215. I love it. I want to get to 200, and with this pill I know it will happen.


me
Oct 15th, 2008
5:14 pm

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I can only take it every other day!! I take it @6am and will not get to sleep until 3am the next morning so I have to skip days in order to sleep. Anyone else have this same issue?


Anonymous22
Oct 13th, 2008
3:51 am

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My dad was overweight and he started on the pill and almost instantly he started shedding the pounds. In about 4 months he's lost around 60lbs and has dropped sizes like mad. I saw how it worked and wanted to try it so I told my aunt (who is a doctor) if it was right for me. She was scared at first but after a few tests she said I could take it for two months. I'm 5'5 and was 185lbs and wearing size 13 jeans. I started the pill in July but on/off. Then I finished it in August and didn't get serious with them again until September. Mid-September I went to a doctor's office to weigh myself and I was 166lbs. Now it's mid-October and I haven't weighted myself but everyone notices the difference and I'm wearing size 7 jeans. This pills is the most amazing pill ever. Nothing ever worked for me and I was overweight all my life. It's great.


Nacole
Oct 12th, 2008
1:37 pm

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I have taken this medicine once before and lost about 7-9 pounds in 2 weeks but it quit working and I didn't lose another pound for the rest of the 3 weeks I took it. I didn't get more because it quit working and as soon as I stopped I gained back the weight I lost and more. I might recommend this if u need to lose a few pounds before vacation, etc but definitley not for permanent weight loss!


LadyC
Sep 11th, 2008
6:18 pm

I started taking Adipex on September 2, and by the 5th, I lost 6 lbs. I just weighed myself on the following Wednesday and I lost another 3 lbs, which totals 9 lbs lost in 7 days. Very good results. The only thing is you need to follow a good diet. I can only small meals, but I try to include the basic food groups. I think the pill is wonderful, I just hope after I stop taking them I can maintain my weight.


Mrs. P
Jun 21st, 2008
7:55 am

Started taking Adipex-P and have lost 6 lbs in 4 days. Fantastic results.


Ashley
May 21st, 2008
4:34 pm

I just starting taking adipex a week ago. I hope it works!We'll see!


Miss. S.
May 19th, 2008
6:03 pm

My friend was prescribed Adipex and she lost over 70 pounds in 4 months. Wow. Im not considered obese therefore I cant get it, but oh how I wish I could... Ive seen the results of this, and it does work.


ME
May 16th, 2008
12:21 pm

I started taking Adipex-P last June. I lost 31 lbs the first month with no excersize. I have lost a total of 105 lbs in the last 8 months along with working out. My knees and back no longer hurt and I feel like a new man! I am now off of all Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes meds! What a difference in my life and lifestyle.


Ms.B
May 15th, 2008
9:44 am

I took Aipex-P after I had my son. I got up to 210lbs while I was carrying my son and after I had him I was around 187lbs! The first month that I took Adipex I lost 32lbs!! Yes!! NO JOKE!!! Then the second month I lost 15lbs!! I went from a size 14 to a size 5 in two months!!! So yes it really works!! I just walked on my treadmill 5-6 day a week for about 35min. You don't have to excercise hard on this pill trust me!! BUT U MUST TAKE THE PILL @ 10AM OR EARLIER BECAUSE IF YOU DONT U WILL BE UP ALLLLLLL NITE!!!LOL!!!




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