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Brand
Name:  Tenuate
Chemical Name:
Diethlypropion
Pronunciation: dye-eth-il-PROE-pee-on
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Tenuate is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity.
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not
use Tenuate if you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine,
furazolidone, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, or monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Use
of Tenuate is not recommended if you have a history
of heart conditions, brain or spinal cord disorders, atherosclerosis,
high blood pressure, glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using Tenuate.
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Follow the directions for using Tenuate provided by
your doctor. Take Tenuate about 30 minutes to 1 hour
before meals. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to
6 hours before bedtime. Store Tenuate at room temperature
in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
If
you miss a dose of Tenuate, take it as soon as possible.
If it is after 4 PM, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
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Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Tenuate
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Tenuate for
longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. Keep
all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using
this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist.
Do
not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could
be dangerous until you know how you react to Tenuate.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
using Tenuate. For women: this medicine is excreted
in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while
you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
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Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include
restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose include
restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and stomach cramps.
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