Didrex is an
appetite
suppressant used
along with diet,
exercise, and
behavior therapy
for the
short-term
management of
weight loss and
obesity.
How Taken
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.Warnings/Precautions
Tell your
doctor your
complete medical
history
especially if
you have high
blood pressure,
an over-active
thyroid,
glaucoma,
diabetes or
emotional
problems.
Consult with
your doctor if
you think you
are pregnant or
before
breast-feeding.
NOTE: This
medication can
be habit forming
and must be used
with caution. It
is not
recommended for
individuals with
prior history of
addictions.
Alcohol can
increase
unwanted side
effects of
dizziness. Limit
alcohol use.
This drug is not
recommended for
use in children.
Missed Dose
If you miss a
dose of Didrex,
take it as soon
as possible.
But, do not take
2 doses at once.
Possible Side
Effects
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.
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.
Overdose
Seek
emergency
medical
attention.
Disclaimer
This drug
information is
for your
information
purposes only,
it is not
intended that
this information
covers all uses,
directions, drug
interactions,
precautions, or
adverse effects
of your
medication. This
is only general
information, and
should not be
relied on for
any purpose. It
should not be
construed as
containing
specific
instructions for
any particular
patient. We
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