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Didrex (benzphetamine hydrochloride)
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DIDREX ® (benzphetamine hydrochloride)
is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine.
It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic"
drug. Didrex stimulates your central nervous system (nerves
and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure
and decreases your appetite. Didrex is used as a short-term
supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. |
Didrex Medical Information:
Uses:
Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of
obesity.
How To Take Didrex:
Follow the directions for using Didrex provided by your
doctor. Take Didrex about 30 minutes before a meal. Take
your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
If you are taking Didrex 1 time a day, take your dose in
the morning.
Didrex 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.
Didrex Precautions:
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Didrex for longer
than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding
the
recommended dose or taking Didrex for longer than prescribed
may cause serious side effects. Keep all doctor and laboratory
appointments while you are using Didrex. 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 Didrex. Before you have any medical or dental
treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist
that you are using Didrex.
FOR WOMEN: Do not use Didrex
if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant,
contact your doctor immediately. Didrex is excreted in
breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Didrex.
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.
Didrex Drug Interactions:
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Didrex.
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 Didrex.
Notes:
Do not share Didrex with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use Didrex for other health conditions. Keep Didrex out of the reach of children.
Missed Dosage:
If you miss a dose of Didrex, take it as soon as possible.
If it is after noon and you are taking Didrex 1 time a
day or after 4 pm and you are taking it more than 1 time a day,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage:
Store Didrex at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25
degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
Didrex Common Misspellings:
Didrex is often misspelled, as many people hear the word , write
it down, and spell it the incorrect way. Here are a few of
the most common misspellings for Didrex : Didrax, , Dedrex, Didrecks,
Didrix,
Didricks, Didrax, Dedrax, Ditrax, Didarex, Didrix, Direx, Didex,
Idrex,
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eidrex,
ridrex,
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cidrex,
xidrex,
dudrex,
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did4ex,
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didr3x,
didr4x,
didrrx,
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didrsx,
didrez,
didres,
didred,
didrec,
didre ,
and Dedrix. Full correct name of Condylox is "Didrex".
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