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Adipex-P
The active ingredient in the prescription diet pill Phentermine.
BACKGROUND
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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.
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
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My DR. gave me adapix and I lost30lb in 3months.I know to some peolpe that not much but to me it's great.When your over wight it's like a big deal.So yes adapix works its the real thing.
posted Apr 16th, 2009 2:13 pmsamantha
Today is day one for me on Adipex. I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews about being jittery. I FEEL GREAT. No jitters at all. I felt the first symptom about 45 minutes after taking it this a.m. and that was thurst!! It's only been half a day and I have drank about 8 bottles of water!! I have one question though, has anyone had any bad side effects from drinking alcohol on it because I drink alot of beers on the weekends. What's anyones advise for me. But so far so good. I love it already
posted Apr 16th, 2009 1:04 pmSaBriNa
I Started Taking Adipex On Saturday...Starting at 163Lbs. Now its Monday and im down to 158 i worked out Last Night And Planing on doing it the rest of the week!! So Hope it Works!!
posted Apr 13th, 2009 10:47 amJeanie
After my 2nd child,I weighed 173.It's been 3 weeks since I starting taking Adipex.I do like it and I know that I have lost some weight.I will know exactly how much when I go for my check-up in 1 more week.I havent exercised or even been able to eat well-balanced meals,but I do what I can and the weight has still been coming off.I have even missed a few doses.I have had some headaches,but not too bad and I will warn you NOT to drink too much alcohol when taking Adipex.I think maybe 1-2 drinks and no more at a time.I drank about 6-7 beers one night and when I woke up about 5am the next morning,I had to literally pull myself up to go and use the bathroom,then as I was walking down the hall,I mustve just fell back and passed out because when I woke,I was just laying in the hall floor not knowing how I got there and I had broke out in a coldsweat.I felt my face and it was soaking wet.I have NEVER passed out in my life before.So when I tried to stand up again,I could only do it for a few seconds before I started feeling faint again and I had to lay down to feel better.I finally went back to sleep and woke up feeling normal again.SO PLEASE AVOID drinking alcohol when taking this pill,,,that was very scary.On the other hand I love how fast and effortless this is working!
posted Apr 11th, 2009 12:11 amBabyfat
I took Adipex the 1st time in May 08 I took it only M-F and lost about 11lbs. I quit getting it because my insurance isn't in network with the Doctor who prescribed it and the office visits required every month just weren't in my full-time college student budget...Well ended up getting a job that allowed me to afford the Dr's visit and I started the pills 3/23/09 so I'm 2 weeks into my pills and I've gone from 207 to 195 already. I have no time to exercise with still taking classes and work, but I feel great! People around me are starting to notice a difference and co-workers have made comments about how energetic and cheerful I have been. I had been thin through my teenage years and have been suffering around 200lbs since after the birth of my son...this pill is definitely giving me hope! Now if I can only find time to exercise it would be interesting to see how much I'd lose. One question though...does anyone else have the side effect that you just can't shut up you just keep talking and/or typing and it's like the words come out of your mouth before you can even think about what your saying? That and the dry mouth are the only complaints I have.
posted Apr 8th, 2009 11:18 pmNicole M.
PLZ TELL ME HOW I CAN GET THIS PILL!! I LIVE IN CANADA.
posted Mar 26th, 2009 2:40 pmTHX!
heath
I can not believe how much weight I have lost. I've tried everything and nothing worked. Thank God for Adipex.
posted Mar 26th, 2009 12:33 pmsally
A friend of mine had that pill before, and we both tried it for about 15 days each.. the results wasn't that great, but my cousin had tried it and it was amazing for her... is it possible that the pill was not the real thing?
posted Mar 10th, 2009 12:22 amnicole ramos
I love this diet pill!! SOMETHING FINALLY WORKS!! I need to find out how to get them again.I had no side effects other than a dry mouth, but who does'nt need to drink more water anyway, right?
posted Mar 7th, 2009 2:25 amJKIRB
i just started taking adipex 2 days ago. day 1 was rough, i got really sick. but now its good. i do get hungry thru the day but i eat a little something and im instantly full. Im also following the Adipex Prescription Plus lifestyle eating program and thats really helping. I have alot more energy than i did before taking it... i could not sleep the first night on it but now it seems to be ok. i have lost 4 lbs since taking it. i think most is water weight im taking off from drinking so much water b/c of dry mouth. works though
posted Mar 3rd, 2009 3:26 pmjessica
i have been on the pill now for a week. i have never had so much energy in my life. i can keep up with my 2 year old and still have more energy to go around. i haven't had a weigh in yet but i fell like the lbs are falling off.. and i to have had high blood pressure for 13 years now.. i would recommend everyone to take it just to jump start yourself..
posted Mar 1st, 2009 1:27 pmMaggie
I'm 5'8" 165lbs. I just had a baby 5 months ago and i gained 75 lbs. mostly water. I'm having lots of problems with my feet, knees and lower back due to all the extra weight. I wasnt motivated to exercise or eat right and just felt like crap. I've been taking the pill for about 1 week now and I cant believe how good I feel. I have more energy that lasts me all day and motivates me to get out and exercise. I also eat right and feel good about myself knowing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
posted Jan 27th, 2009 2:13 pmJackie
How can I get this pill?? I
posted Jan 15th, 2009 6:46 pmChristi
I started taking Adipex 3 weeks ago.I walk a mile and a half every day.I have so much more energy now and I am not wanting to constantly eat.I also have hypothyriodism and my levels are perfect ,so that actually helps with my weightloss and taking Adipex steps it up.I am 4'11 and I had weighed 150lbs.It got to the point to where I couldn't hardly bend down to tie my shoes.After 3 weeks of being on this weight loss program I now weigh 136.I go to the Dr.'s office every week and get a 3 in 1 shot.It's a b-12,fat burner,and it also speeds up your metabolism.I love taking the shots every week.It makes me feels as though I had slept for a long time and woke up feeling very refreshed.I am hoping to get down to 100 to 115lbs.After having 4-C-Sections I can only hope for the best.Anyways I do love this diet pill.Good luck to all others.
posted Dec 19th, 2008 10:19 amstacy
i started taking it 9 days ago today and i've lost 11 pounds. i eat very little and excersise alot!! i only take half a pill a day. The first 2 days were horrible....could not sleep and my heart was pounding so hard you could see it beating through my clothes, but the side effects went away...20 more pounds to go...GOD help me!!!!!!!!
posted Dec 3rd, 2008 8:33 pmGloria
I started taking Adipex 30 days ago, and I have lost 16-1/2 pounds. The only side effect is dry mouth, so I just drink alot of water and chew sugar free gum. I advise everyone to take the pill early in the morning so it want keep you up at night. Exercise, Exercise and try to eat right. Good luck to everybody, because I know how hard it is trying to lose weight.
posted Dec 2nd, 2008 3:15 pmLia
I just started three weeks ago,
posted Dec 2nd, 2008 8:05 amI lost only seven pounds,
I eat very little....its great...
I waitress 6hrs a day and i'm on the go until bedtime...
why is the weight not falling off more...?
MRS. FAT
I COULD NEVER SLEEP, HAD JITTERS, COULDNT FINISH A SENTENCE, MIND WAS RACING, HAD HEADACHES A LOT. BUT I DID LOSE WEIGHT!!
posted Dec 1st, 2008 10:26 pmCynthia
I began this pill last Monday and I have already lost 5 pounds! With only moderate exercise. I get more done in a couple hours now, than I used to get done in a day. I don't even like to look at food, but do drink a lot more because of the cotton mouth effect. A friend went on it and lost a little, but when she stepped up her exercise, the weight began to fall off.
posted Dec 1st, 2008 12:32 pmEmily
I decided to get on the pill after having a baby I had got up to 215 after I was down to 179 and I was exercising and running 6 miles a day and dieting but I just couldn't get lower so I needed a little help. I am 5'10 and I have been taking the pill for a month. I am now down to 163 pounds and that is less then b4 I was pregnant! I love this pill and sometimes I just take a half or skip a day and then take it! I have had no problems and sometimes I take in the afternoon on purpose to stay awake when I need to study for a nursing test! I recommend!
posted Dec 1st, 2008 10:49 am