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Benzphetamine
Brand
Name: Didrex
Most
Common Medical Uses
Didrex
is most commonly used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise
in the treatment of weight loss. It may also be used to treat other
conditions.
How
to Take This Medication
Take
as directed by your doctor. Didrex is usually taken with a full
glass of water one to three times daily before meals on an empty
stomach. Do not take this medication longer than directed by your
doctor.
Possible
Side Effects
Possible
side effects of taking Didrex include restlessness, nervousness,
difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. Contact your doctor immediately
if you experience any of the following more serious side effects:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular
heartbeat or high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about any
side effect that seems unusual or concerns you.
Precautions
Talk
to your doctor about your complete medical history. If you experience
dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, avoid hazardous activities.
Didrex is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically
dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if
you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use.
Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually. Consult
with your doctor if you think you may be pregnant or are breast
feeding.
Drug
Interactions
Talk
to your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including herbal products, especially if you take high
blood pressure medicine. You cannot take Didrex if you have taken
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) recently. Drugs
other than those listed here may also interact with Didrex.
Missed
Dose
If
you miss a dose of this medicine, take the dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose,
skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled
dose. Do not take a double dose. Taking a dose late in the day will
cause insomnia.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children.
Notes
For
maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and
exercise program. Do not share Didrex with others for whom it was
not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not effectively
treated by this drug.
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