Diethylpropion Uses
Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care,
or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Diethylpropion.
For women: Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion.
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 Diethylpropion.
Notes
Do not share Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion, 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.
Diethylpropion
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