Tenuate (Diethyproprion) Information, prices and ordering
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This medicine is an appetite
suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy
for the short-term management of obesity.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| precautions |
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| storage |
Store this medicine
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from
heat and light.
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