Tenuate
is used as an appetite suppressant.
It is used in conjunction with
an overall diet plan to reduce
weight.
Tenuate Directions?
Take on an empty stomach,
once daily, 30-60 minutes before breakfast.
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.
Tenuate Side Effects?
Side effects, which
may go away during usage, include restlessness,
nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If you experience side effects that continue
or are annoying or troubling, consult with
your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, or pharmacist.
Tenuate Waringins?
Tenuate may impair
your ability to concentrate, remember, or
pay attention to important things. Everyday
things such as driving a car, using the can
opener, and just being physically and mentally
coordinated might seem like a challenge. Do
not do anything important or engage in any
potentially hazardous activities until you
are familiar with the drug.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you know
how you react to this medicine. Before you
have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist
that you are using this medicine. For women:
this medicine is excreted in breast milk.
If you are or will be breast-feeding while
you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks
to your baby.
Tenuate Drug Interactions?
Tenuate should not
be used while taking (or less than 14 days
after taking) a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor.
This could result in extreme high blood pressure
and other side effects.
It has been reported that tricyclic antidepressants
enhance amphetamine effects. Using these medications
with diethylpropion may cause high blood pressure
or irregular heartbeat and may decrease the
effects of blood-pressure lowering medications
(guanethidine).
Tenuate may alter the effects of diabetic
medication. Tenuate and a barbiturate taken
together may antagonize the effects of both
drugs. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) decreases
Tenuate elimination. Ascorbic acid (vitamin
C) increases Tenuate elimination.
The safety and efficacy of combined Tenuate
with SSRI's and various other psychotherapeutic
agents has not been established.
Tenuate Missed Dose?
If you miss a dose
of Tenuate, take it as soon as possible. If
it is after 4 pm, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
Tenuate Storage?
Store it at room temperature
away from heat, light and moisture. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Tenuate?
Do 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. Before you begin taking
any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. Don't
share this medication with others.
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.
