Didrex (Benzphetamine)
ABOUT DIDREX
Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior
therapy for the short-term management of obesity. Take Didrex about 30 minutes
before a meal. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours before
bedtime. If you are taking Didrex 1 time a day, take your dose in the morning.
USES:
Didrex (benzphetamine
hydrochloride) is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise,
and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION:
This
medication is to be taken once daily, swallowed whole, in midmorning. Do
not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed because this
drug can be habit forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do
not suddenly stop this medication without first consulting your doctor. This
medication is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks.
BEFORE USING:
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.
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 Didrex. Do not take
Didrex if you are pregnant. Didrex is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast
feed while taking Didrex.
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.
OVERDOSE:
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.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Possible side
effects include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If they continue or are bothersome, consult your doctor.
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Didrex -
Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and
behaviour therapy for obesity.
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