Adipex Overdose

Adipex Overdose – An Overview

Adipex-P® (phentermine) is a medication for weight loss and can be obtained only on prescription. The effects of Adipex-P overdose could be dangerous and varies based on numerous factors, that include dosage of Adipex-P dosage, and if it was taken along with some other medications, alcohol, food or street drugs.

In case to take an overdose of Adipex-P, immediately request for medical attention.

Adipex Overdose – Symptoms

In the beginning, an overdose of Adipex-P usually results in the following symptoms as it acts as a stimulant, for instance:

* Tremors
* Violent behavior
* Quick breathing
* Confusion
* Hallucinations
* Agitation
* Anxiety
* An irregular heart rhythm (known as arrhythmia)
* High blood pressure (known as hypertension)
* Seizures
* Low blood pressure (known as hypotension)
* Nausea
* Diarrhea
* Vomiting
* Cramps
* Coma
* Death.

After the early stimulatory reaction on Adipex-P overdose, usually people experience extreme fatigue.

Adipex Overdose – Treatment

The treatment for overdose of Adipex-P could vary. In case of a recent overdose, your doctor could give some specific medications or pump the stomach by placing a tube into the stomach. Overdose treatments could also require supportive care, which is the treatment of symptoms that arise on overdose. For example, certain medications may be required to reduce blood pressure and heart rate.

It is essential that you request for medical attention as soon as you think you have had an overdose of Adipex-P.