Adipex - Sexual Side Effects

Adipex – Does it cause sexual side effects?

The use of Adipex-P® (phentermine) is known to result in some sexual side effects such as the following:

* Impotence (erectile dysfunction or ED)
* Changes in sex drive (libido).

Adipex and Impotence

It is known that the use of Adipex-P leads to impotence in men. Impotence refers to the complete inability to attain an erection, an inconsistent capacity to attain an erection, or a penchant for sustaining erection for a brief period only. Eventually, impotence means the constant inability to attain or sustain an erection that is sufficiently firm for sexual intercourse. The precise percentage of men who faced the problem of impotence on taking Adipex-P has not been accounted.

Adipex and Libido

It has been reported that using Adipex-P can cause change in sex drive. On the other hand, the precise percentile of the people who suffered from change in sex drive on using Adipex-P has not been accounted. Also, it is unclear if the resultant changes are an increase in sex drive, decrease in sex drive or both.

Adipex Sexual Side Effects: Summing Up

It is not possible for your doctor to know beforehand if you will suffer from any of the sexual side effects on using Adipex-P. Moreover, if a person develops any of the sexual side effects, it is not possible to ascertain precisely if these are a result of using Adipex-P or due to some other factors.

If case you develop any of the mentioned sexual side effects on using Adipex-P, you should consult your doctor who can then suggest if you require any treatment for the same. Depending on the severity of the Adipex-P sexual side effects are, your doctor could suggest a change in dose of Adipex-P dosage or recommend any other treatment for weight loss.