TENUATEŽ (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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TenuateŽ
Uses
This medicine 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light.
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