TENUATE® (diethylpropion hydrochloride) is a sympathomimetic
amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also
known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" drug. Tenuate
stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain),
which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and
decreases your appetite. Tenuate is used as a short-term
supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of
obesity.
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Tenuate®
Uses
This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity.
How To Take This Medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by
your doctor. Take this medicine about 30 minutes to 1 hour
before meals. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to
6 hours before bedtime.
Side Effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include restlessness,
nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
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. Keep
all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using
this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. 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.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not
use this medicine if you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine,
furazolidone, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not recommended
if you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure,
hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, atherosclerosis, or brain or spinal
cord disorders. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have
any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Notes
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not
prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light.
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