Adipex Drug Interactions

Adipex Drug Interactions – An Introduction

Adipex-P® (phentermine) could possibly interact with some other drugs. Here are some medications that could cause Adipex-P interactions:

* Alcoholic drinks
* Medications for Diabetes
* Monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as:
o Phenelzine (Nardil®)
o Isocarboxazid (Mrarplan®)
o Rasagiline (Azilect®)
o Tranylcypromine (Parnate®)
o Selegiline (Eldepryl®, Emsam®, Zelapar®)
* Other medications for weight loss
* Tricyclic anti-depressants, such as:
o Amoxapine (Asendin®)
o Amitriptyline (Elavil®)
o Clomipramine (Anafranil®)
o Doxepin (Sinequan®)
o Desipramine (Norpramin®)
o Imipramine (Tofrarnil®, Tofranil PM®)
o Nortriptyline (Parmelor®)
o Maprotiline (Ludiomil®)
o Trimipramine (Surmontil®)
o Protriptyline (Vivactil®)
* Tromethamine (THAM®)
* Sodium bicarbonate medications (but that is included in food products of daily use).

Adipex Interactions – In Detail

The following part of the article provides explanations in detail about the possible negative interactions that could result if Adipex-P is used in combination of the below mentioned drugs.

Alcoholic Drinks

Generally, it is by and large suggested that people taking Adipex-P should avoid the use of alcoholic beverages.

Medications for Diabetes

As your appetite reduces and as a result you eat less on taking Adipex-P, your doctor could require reducing the dosage of your medications for diabetes.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Having MOA inhibitors in combination with Adipex-P could result in grave side effects, for instance very high blood pressure. You should not have Adipex-P in case you have taken an MAOI in the previous 14 days.

Other Medications for Weight Loss

There are no adequate studies that have evaluated the effects of having Adipex-P along with other weight loss drugs. Therefore, it is not advised to take Adipex-P in combination with other weight loss drugs.

Tricyclic Anti-depressants

Having Adipex-P along with a tricyclic anti-depressant could enhance the risk of harmful side effects from either of the drugs. Consult your doctor before combining the use of Adipex-P with a tricyclic anti-depressant.

Tromethamine (THAM)

Tromethamine could boost Adipex-P levels in your blood thereby enhancing the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Adipex-P and tromethamine together.

Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate, where it is used as a drug and not in food could increase Adipex-P levels in your blood. This increases the risk of side effects of Adipex-P. Consult your doctor before having both these drugs together.

Adipex Drug Interactions – Summing Up

It impossible to discuss all the possible drug interactions of using Adipex-P within this article; so, you should consult with your doctor or pharmacist with regards to the Adipex-P drug interactions that could apply to you.