Taking on diet pills- prescription diet pills or over the counter pills, both can cause serious side effects. Both should be taken only with doctor's advice. A lot many people hope that the pill would burn, block or flush the extra weight out of the system. But science has yet to come up with a low risk magic bullet for weight loss. Most of the prescription pills may help in controlling appetite but they have serious side effects too.



Diet pills have become so popular that one of the reports showed that by the age of 19, 20 to 25% girls have used diet pills to reduce weight. It is therefore not surprising that Americans spend about $35 billion a year on weight loss products. This is in spite the fact that doctors advocate that diet pills should not be used for cosmetic reasons. Diet pills are meant for people who are obese or who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 30.

One such diet pill which has been in the market for many years and is commonly prescribed by the doctors is Adipex. Adipex is a prescription diet pill and cannot be used without a proper doctor's prescription. Adipex is though available on various internet pharmacies they should not be taken without a proper consultation from the doctor.

Adipex is the brand name for Phentermine. Adipex is a sympathomimetic amine which is very similar to an amphetamine. Adipex is known to stimulate the central nervous system like the amphetamines, which in turn increases the heart rate and the blood pressure and decreases appetite. It is also known as an appetite suppressant.

Adipex appetite reducing effects though tends to decrease after a few weeks of a weight loss program. Therefore, Adipex should not be taken unless there is a change in lifestyle, change in eating habits and exercise. And in order to maintain that lost weight through the appetite suppressant it is imperative that one changes eating habits and develop an exercise routine so that one continues to lose weight and ensure that the lost weight does not return.

Prescription diet pills like Adipex are extremely helpful for people who are obese due to medical reasons. One can lose around 10% of body weight with the help of diet pills but these drugs are prescribed only for a very short period as long term use can have serious side effects.

Adipex is prescribed for a short-term treatment along with the diet and behavior modification. It is known to be habit forming. It causes both physical and psychological dependence and shows withdrawal affects if left suddenly.

Adipex should be taken before breakfast or upto 2 hrs. after breakfast. And if a dose of Adipex is missed, only the next dose should be taken. Overdosing can become extremely harmful to the health. Adipex should be stored at room temperature.

Adipex has many side effects like dizziness, vomiting, blurred vision, restlessness/irritability, dry mouth, stomach upset/constipation, insomnia and some serious side effects like chest pain, pounding heart, gastrointestinal disturbances, breathing difficulties, and changes in libido.

Before you get swayed by the numerous ads on diet pills and how they help lose weight without exercising, make sure that you visit a doctor so that he can ensure, you do not have conditions like heart disease, glaucoma, epilepsy, thyroid problems which are not conducive for taking Adipex. Adipex information is widely available on the internet which can tell you broadly about the side effects and conditions where you should not take Adipex.

When used appropriately any diet pill can be real therapeutic benefit and pose little risk. But then there are no shortcuts when it comes to losing weight. Do start exercise if you have not being doing so