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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Uses
Tenuate 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 Tenuate 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 Tenuate for longer than
prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended
dose or taking Tenuate 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 Tenuate.
For women: Tenuate 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 Tenuate.
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 Tenuate.
Notes
Do not share Tenuate 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 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.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat and light. |
