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Adipex-P

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  • About Adipex-P

Recommended dosage

ADULTS


Adipex-P

The usual dose is 1 capsule or tablet a day, taken before breakfast or up to 2 hours after breakfast. Some people need only half a tablet each day. Others may find it more effective to take half a tablet twice daily.

Ionamin

The usual dose is 1 capsule a day, taken before breakfast or 10 to 14 hours before bedtime.

CHILDREN


This drug is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age.


Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An overdose of this drug can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.

  • Symptoms of Adipex-P overdose may include:
    Abdominal cramps aggressiveness confusion diarrhea exaggerated reflexes hallucinations high or low blood pressure irregular heartbeat nausea panic states rapid breathing restlessness tremors vomiting

Fatigue and depression may follow the stimulant effects of this drug.

In cases of fatal poisoning, convulsions and coma usually precede death.

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