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Question: I am need of losing weight. I'm 4 feet 11
and weigh 180 pounds. I'm use to weighing around 120 so this is quite
uncomfortable for me. My question is I was recently prescribed Adipex. I can only take a half though because of the effects. Is this ok and recommended or is there something else better. I am dieting and exercising.
and weigh 180 pounds. I'm use to weighing around 120 so this is quite
uncomfortable for me. My question is I was recently prescribed Adipex. I can only take a half though because of the effects. Is this ok and recommended or is there something else better. I am dieting and exercising.
Brief answer....instead of using half dose try to take full tablet
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
ADIPEX ( PHENTERMINE ) is an appetite suppressant and is used when dieting and exercises alone have failed to cause loss of weight.
It would be better if you could use the full tablet instead of half tablet.
To avoid side effects,you can use 1/2 tablet twice a day or may be a sustained release preparation.If you use half tablet twice a day,make sure to have it before 4 pm so that you don't get any sleep problems in the night.
You may discuss about it with your treating doctor.
I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
ADIPEX ( PHENTERMINE ) is an appetite suppressant and is used when dieting and exercises alone have failed to cause loss of weight.
It would be better if you could use the full tablet instead of half tablet.
To avoid side effects,you can use 1/2 tablet twice a day or may be a sustained release preparation.If you use half tablet twice a day,make sure to have it before 4 pm so that you don't get any sleep problems in the night.
You may discuss about it with your treating doctor.
I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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