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Brand:
 Didrex
Generic Name: BENZPHETAMINE
(benz-FET-a-meen)
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Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity.
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Some drugs or medical conditions may interact with Didrex.
Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not use Didrex if you
are also taking furazolidone, guanadrel, guanethidine, or monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using Didrex. |
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Take Didrex about 30 minutes before a meal. Your last
dose of the day must be taken at least 4 to 6 hours before
bedtime. If you will be taking Didrex 1 time a day,
take your dose in the morning.
Didrex
must be stored at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25
degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and
light. If you miss a dose of Didrex, take it as soon
as possible. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
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You must not exceed the recommended dose or take Didrex
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for
longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. Do
not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until
you know how you react to Didrex.
Before
any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery,
tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Didrex.
Do not take Didrex if you are pregnant. Didrex
is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking
Didrex.
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Possible side effects include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty
sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome,
consult your doctor. |
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Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. |
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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