Didrex instructions
Brand: Didrex
Generic Name: BENZPHETAMINE (benz-FET-a-meen)
DIDREX COMMON USES:
Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and
behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
BEFORE USING DIDREX:
Some drugs 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 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 this medicine.
DIDREX DIRECTIONS:
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. But, Do not take 2 doses at once.
DIDREX CAUTIONS:
You must not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine 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
this medicine. Do not take Didrex if you are pregnant. This medicine is
excreted in breast milk. Do not breast feed while taking Didrex.
POSSIBLE DIDREX SIDE EFFECTS:
Possible side effects include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping,
or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, consult your doctor.
POSSIBLE FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH:
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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