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Didrex
Didrex is the brand name of the generic drug Benzphetamine, (benz-FET-a-meen), one of a
group of amphetamine-like drugs called "anoretics" or anorexigenics". It is an appetite
suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term
management of obesity.
How does Didrex work?
Didrex reduces appetite by acting on the satiety center in the brain (the part that controls appetite).
It also stimulates your central nervous system, increases your heart rate and blood pressure.
Side effects of Didrex
- Anxiety or nervousness
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth
- Headache or dizziness
- Impotence or changes to your sex drive
- Insomnia
- Restlessness or tremor
Symptoms of overdose or something gone wrong
Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion,
hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. If you think you
overdosed, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Tell your Doctor before taking Didrex
- Anxiety disorder
- Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
- Glaucoma
- Heart disease or high blood pressure
- History of drug or alcohol abuse
- Problems with your thyroid
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
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.
Tell Your Doctor if you're taking any of the following medicines:
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Amoxapine (Asendin)
- Clomipramine (Anafranil)
- Desipramine (Norpramin)
- Doxepin (Sinequan)
- Furazolidone
- Guanadrel
- Guanethidine
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- Protriptyline (Vivactil)
- Vitamin C supplements decrease the effectiveness).
General Notes
Remember that Didrex as a stimulant and is habit-forming. You can become physically
or psychologically dependent on this medication.
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.
If you take Didrex several weeks in a row and stop suddenly, you may have withdrawal symptoms.
The maximum recommended duration of therapy is 8 to 12 weeks.
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more common in people over 60.
Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Didrex.
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 once a day, take it in
the morning.
Use moderation when drinking alcohol if you drink at all while using Didrex.
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