Get Informed: Adipex-P
Active Ingredient(s)
Phentermine
What does it do?
This product is used for short term treatment of obesity through weight loss. Its mechanism of action is unknown, but it stimulates the Central Nervous System.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-31 12:35 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:18 PM
Other Names
- Phentermine
- Adipex
- T-Diet
- Phentermine Hydrochloride
- Fastin
- Adipex-P
- Phentermine HCl
- Duromine
- Ionamin
How Safe Is It?
- Your Risk Rating
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 04 May 1959
- Est US Patients*
- 1,482,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Adipex-P or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Adipex-P Safety Report
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What is Adipex-P used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 10,900 patients that use Adipex-P (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Loss | 98% |
mild
severe
|
| Chronic Fatigue | 4% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Adipex-P work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 10,900 users taking Adipex-P (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 82%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Adipex-P outweigh the bad things.
- 8%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Adipex-P.
Common Side Effects of Adipex-P
iGuard regularly polls our more than 10,900 users taking Adipex-P (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
64% of patients experience side-effects on Adipex-P
6% of patients experience significant side-effects on Adipex-P
Most Common Side Effects...
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Dryness
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Restlessness
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Insomnia
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Grogginess/Confusion
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Headache
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Sweating
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Abdo Pain/Cramps, Anxiety, Memory/Speech Problems, Nausea/Vomiting, Palpitations
Global Patient Feedback for Adipex-P (Phentermine) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have been on phentermine for 4 months now I have lost 15 pounds the doc says I am doing great, I see a counselor to help me emotionaly for the support I need to complete this trial in my life. I have been down on myself for the small amount that I have lost but everyone says it is good I do what I can being a diabetic it is hard and having children to run after every day is a challenge in itself but I make due, I only hope that this drug does the job it is suppose to do so I do not have to get the stomach bypass I hope I wont have to. Everyone wish me good luck k.
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-30 14:13:53
Question/Comment:
Good question, but I don't know why CVS would let you pay using your JCPenneys Charge card either but they do. I don't know if it's just the platinum which is what I have or not but I use mine there all the time.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-20 23:31:34
Question/Comment:
I have just completed my first month on Phentermine. With the combination of watching what I eat and this medication I have been able to lose about ten pounds. My doctor requires all of her patients to come in for a weight and blood pressure check each month in order to renew the prescription. I think this monitoring is a great idea. Outside of having a very dry mouth I think this is a wonderful drug.
27 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-05-30 08:09:09
Question/Comment:
I've been very careful in choosing the right pill for weight loss as most of them give me nothing but headache and side effects. I read about Phentermine and purchased it at WWW.MEDSHEAVEN.COM Now, I have my desired weight and I totally recommend it to those who's been into losing weight and all that.gle
26 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-05-04 06:50:22
Question/Comment:
I was given phentermine for the severe fatigue of multiple sclerosis. I take one when I wake up and another about 1 p.m. I am able to function better and can focus much better. Although I am tired by early evening, I can eat dinner and sleep by early evening. This is a HUGE improvement.
CVS has phentermine tablets for those people who need to split dosages which is much safer than opening capsules. While my weight is slowly coming down after large doses of IV steroids, phentermine does not seem to be making a big difference in that respect.
I would be interested in hearing from other MS patients using phentermine for fatigue.
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-04-15 08:14:54
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