Adipex
Adipex-p is
the brand name of Phentermine produced by Gate Pharmaceuticals.
Adipex is the number one selling brand of Phentermine.
Adipex is
an appetite suppressant and central nervous system stimulant.
Actions include central nervous system stimulation and elevation
of blood pressure.
Drugs of this
class used in obesity are commonly known as "anorectics"
or "anorexigenics." It has not been established that
the action of such drugs in treating obesity is primarily one
of appetite suppression.
Adult obese
subjects instructed in dietary management and treated with "anorectic"
drugs lose more weight on the average than those treated with
placebo and diet, as determined in relatively short-term clinical
trials.
Adipex stimulates
the satiety (feeling of fullness) center in the hypothalamus and
limbic regions of the brain, where appetite and hunger are controlled.
To be effective, Adipex must be used along with a sensible eating
plan, behavior modification, and a regular exercise program. However,
weight loss may be temporary only, especially after the drug is
discontinued. To maintain weight loss or to continue to lose additional
weight after stopping Adipex, it is necessary to follow a sensible
eating plan and an exercise program.
DOSAGE
INFORMATION
The usual adult dose is one capsule or tablet (37.5 mg) daily,
taken before breakfast or 1-2 hours after breakfast. For some
patients 1/2 tablet (18.75 mg) daily may be adequate, while in
some cases it may be desirable to give 1/2 tablet (18.75 mg) two
times a day. You should avoid taking Adipex late in the evening
because it could cause insomnia.
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