Drug Information - Didrex
Brand: Didrex
Generic Name: Benzphetamine (benz-FET-a-meen)
Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and
behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
Some drugs 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 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.
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 1 time
a day, take your dose in the morning. Didrex must be stored at room temperature
below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat
and light. If you miss a dose of Didrex, take it as soon as possible. But, Do
not take 2 doses at once.
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 drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you
react to Didrexe. 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 breat milk. Do not breat feed
while taking Didrex.
Possible side effects include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or
dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, consult your doctor.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
If overdose is suspected, 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.
