Dosages of Adipex

Adipex should be taken once a day in the morning, and only 37.5 mg should be taken for weight loss. People who take Adipex in pill form may take a lower dosage of 18.75 mg or half a tablet once a day. Your healthcare provider can help you with changes in the dosage by prescribing a half tablet of Adipex two times a day, if you are having problems controlling your appetite.

An Introduction to Adipex Dosage

Your healthcare provider will prescribe Adipex (phentermine) dosage according to various aspects:

* If you are currently taking other medications

* You may be experiencing other medical conditions

* Your positive or negative response to the drug

* Specific Adipex-P products

Only your healthcare provider should adjust the dosage of your Adipex-P medication unless he specifically recommends that you do it under his guidance.

Dosage of Adipex for Weight Loss

Although some people may be prescribed a lower dosage of Adipex-P, 18.75 gm or half a tablet once a day, the recommended dosage for weight loss is 37.5 gm once a day in the morning. The strength of Adipex depends on whether it is in tablet form or capsule form. Capsule form does not yield lower strength because capsules cannot be halved. Although it may increase the risk of insomnia, your healthcare provider may prescribe a half of an Adipex-P tablet two times a day to control your appetite.

Adipex-P should be used for only a few weeks or on a short-term basis, as it loses its effectiveness when used for longer periods, because the body becomes used to the appetite-suppressing properties within Adipex-P. One specific reason why Adipex-P should not be used long-term is that there is the possibility of abuse of this durg.

Dosage Information on Adipex

The following include considerations for people who are taking Adipex-P:

* It is advised that Adipex-P should not be taken without dieting; it should be combined with the appropriate diet.

* Consult your physician, pharmacist, or nurse if you do not sure about the proper use of Adipex-P.

* It is recommended that Adipex-P be taken before breakfast or one to two hours after breakfast.

* The prescription must be strictly followed so that the medication may work effectively.

* Adipex-P is generally taken orally once a day, even though some people may be required to take it two times a day. It comes in capsule form or in tablet form.

* It is highly recommended that Adipex-P be taken exactly as prescribed. It should not be taken more often nor at a higher doses, as this can cause an addition to or a dependence on Adipex-P.