Didrex is
an appetite suppressant used along
with diet, exercise, and behavior
therapy for the short-term management
of weight loss and obesity.
Didrex Directions?
You should take Didrex
about 30 minutes before a meal. Your final
dose of the day must be taken at least 4 to
6 hours before bedtime. If you are directed
to take Didrex 1 time a day, take your dose
in the morning.
Didrex Side Effects?
Possible side effects
include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty
sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue or
are annoying or troubling, consult your doctor.
Didrex Warnings?
Didrex Tablets are
inadvisable for patients with advanced arteriosclerosis,
symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate
to severe hypertension, hyper-thyroidism,
known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to
sympathomimetic amines, and glaucoma. Benzphetamine
should not be given to patients who are in
an agitated state or who have a history of
drug abuse.
Didrex may cause fetal harm when administered
to a pregnant woman. Amphetamines have been
shown to cause developmental malformations
and embryotoxic in mammals at high multiples
of the human dose. Didrex is inadvisable in
women who are or may become pregnant.
If this drug is used during pregnancy, or
if the patient becomes pregnant while taking
this drug, the patient should be apprised
of the potential hazard to the fetus. It is
recommended that you do not take Didrex if
you are pregnant.
Didrex is also excreted in breast milk. Do
not breast feed while taking Didrex. If you
suspect an overdose, 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.
Didrex Drug Interactions?
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 Missed Dose?
If you miss a dose of
Didrex, take it as soon as possible. But,
Do not take 2 doses at once.
Didrex Storage?
Didrex must be stored
at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25
degrees C) in a tightly closed container,
away from heat and light.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Didrex?
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 share your Didrex with anyone, share
our website with them instead, we'll do a
Free Online Consultation with them and make
sure they are okay to use it.
Also, 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
NOTE: The above
information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to
indicate that the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
