Adipex Side Effects (Cont.)

Adipex Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with Adipex-P that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • A rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Signs of a life-threatening side effect known as primary pulmonary hypertension, such as:

 

    • Difficulty breathing
    • Chest pain
    • Fatigue or weakness
    • Dizziness or fainting
    • Ankle swelling
    • Blue lips or skin

 

  • More outgoing or aggressive behavior than normal
  • Strange behavior
  • Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
  • Agitation or restlessness
  • Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (known as heart palpitations)
  • A desire or need to take Adipex-P more frequently (or at a higher dose) than prescribed
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:

 

    • Unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling
    • Wheezing
    • Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
  

Final Thoughts on Adipex Side Effects

You may experience some or none of the side effects of Adipex-P listed in this article. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell if any particular side effect (such as insomnia) is actually caused by Adipex-P or other factors. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking Adipex-P or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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