Adipex-p and Joint pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Joint pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Adipex-p (phentermine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Joint pain when taking Adipex-p. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,702 people who have side effects when taking Adipex-p from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Adipex-p?

Adipex-p has active ingredients of phentermine hydrochloride. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 2,718 Adipex-p users. Check the latest studies of Adipex-p.

What is Joint pain?

Joint pain is found to be associated with 3,330 drugs and 5,207 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Joint pain.

On Jul, 20, 2026

1,702 people reported to have side effects when taking Adipex-p.
Among them, 57 people (3.35%) have Joint pain.

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Adipex-p when they have Joint pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Joint pain when taking Adipex-p? *

female: 83.64 %
male: 16.36 %

What is the age of people who have Joint pain when taking Adipex-p? *

What are other drugs people take besides Adipex-p? *

What are other side effects people have besides Joint pain? *

Chest Pain: 24 people, 42.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 24 people, 42.11%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 17 people, 29.82%
Weakness: 16 people, 28.07%
Fever: 15 people, 26.32%
Oedema Lower Limb (fluid collection in tissue of lower leg): 14 people, 24.56%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 24.56%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 13 people, 22.81%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 22.81%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 12 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 7.02%
Pain: 4 people, 7.02%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 7.02%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 5.26%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 3 people, 5.26%
Vitamin D Decreased: 2 people, 3.51%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 3.51%
Anaemia Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 2 people, 3.51%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 2 people, 3.51%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 2 people, 3.51%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on phentermine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Adipex-p) and Adipex-p (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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