What is Didrex?
Didrex can be described as a stimulant, which is similar to amphetamine. Benzphetamine acts as an appetite stimulant that impacts the central nervous system. Didrex can be used in conjunction with exercise and diet to help treat the problem of obesity (overweight). Didrex could also be used to treat conditions not covered in this medication guide.
Warnings
Didrex could harm a newborn baby or result in birth defects. Avoid using this medication during pregnancy. Do not take Didrex in the event that you've taken an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days. A risky drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid linezolid, Methylene blue injection rasagiline, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and many others.
Doing Didrex along with other diet medicines (including prescription medications that are available in the form of a prescription) could result in the rare and fatal lung condition known as pulmonary hypertension. Do not use this medicine together with any other diet medication without a doctor's recommendation.
to whomDidrex could cause addiction and should only be used by the person who it was prescribed. Do not share this medication with anyone else, especially one with a history of substance abuse or addiction. Keep track of the dosage of medication used in each bottle. Benzphetamine is a substance of addiction, and you should be aware of any person who is taking the medicine in a way that is not legal or without a prescription.
Before you take this drug
Don't use Didrex if you've used an MAO inhibitor within the last 14 days. A risky drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid linezolid, methylene blue injection rasagiline, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and many others.
The use of Didrex in conjunction with other diet drugs (including medications that are available on the market) could result in the rare and fatal lung condition known as pulmonary hypertension. Don't take Didrex along with other diet medications without a physician's guidance.
It is not recommended to use this medication if you are sensitive to benzphetamine or if you suffer from:
- Coronary arterial pathology (hardening in the arteries);
- Heart disorders, heart rhythm disorders;
- Uncontrolled or severe high blood pressur
- Hyperactive thyroid
- Glaucoma;
- If you are pregnant,
- If you've had a past of drinking or using drugs or
- If you've taken any other diet pills during the last year,
To ensure didrex is appropriate for you, speak to your doctor if:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes or
- Thyroid disorders are a common problem.
Didrex can cause dependence and should only be taken by the individual it was prescribed to. Don't share the medication with anyone else, particularly one with a history of substance abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a location where other people aren't able to access it.
FDA pregnancy category FDA pregnancy category. This drug could cause harm to an unborn baby and cause a birth defect. Do not take Didrex when you are expecting. Tell your doctor immediately if you find yourself pregnant while taking treatment. Make sure you are using effective birth control when you're taking this medication.
Benzphetamine may be absorbed into the milk of a nursing baby and could harm the infant. It is not recommended to breastfeed during the time you are taking this medicine. Avoid giving this medicine to a child who is younger than twelve years of age.
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How to take Didrex?
Consume Didrex exactly as directed by your physician. Don't take it in greater or less quantity or for longer periods than the recommended duration. Follow the instructions on the prescription label. Didrex is generally taken one time each day, in the mid-morning hours or at mid-afternoon. Consult your physician If you are experiencing increased hunger or suspect that your medication isn't functioning properly, The use of additional doses of the drug won't improve its effectiveness and could result in dangerous adverse effects that could be life-threatening.
Didrex should only be used for a brief period of time—less than a few weeks. Consult your physician if you are not losing weight in the following 4 days of taking the medication. Didrex is only a part of a comprehensive treatment that could also comprise diet, exercise, or weight management. Be sure to follow your diet, medication, and workout routines precisely.
Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture. Be aware of the dosage of medication that you take from each bottle. Benzphetamine is a substance of misuse, and you must be aware of any person who is taking the medication in a way that is not legal or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You should take the missed dose as quickly as you can remember. Avoid any missed doses if you are nearing the time for the next dose. Do not take a second dose to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency treatment or contact the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. Dosing too much Didrex could be fatal.
The symptoms of an overdose can include panic, confusion, being aggressive or hostile, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, muscular pain, fever or weakness, dark urine, an irregular heartbeat with a weak pulse, sluggish breathing, and feeling lightheaded or fainting.
What should be avoided?
Alcohol consumption can cause an increase in the effects of Didrex in certain ways. To prevent problems with sleep, avoid taking this medication later in the afternoon. Didrex can impair your thinking or reaction. Be aware if you are driving or engaging in activities that require you to be aware.
Side effects of Didrex
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you notice any of the following symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; and swelling of your lips, face, and throat.
Stop taking Didrex and contact your doctor immediately in the event that you are suffering from:
- Breathing shortness (even when exerting only a little) swelling rapidly, gaining weight;
- Chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;
- Beats of your heart or the sound of a fluttering your chest
- Disorientation or anger, strange thoughts or behaviors;
- Extremely high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, hearing buzzing and confusion, anxiety, chest discomfort, breathlessness, irregular heartbeats, seizures).
Common side effects of Didrex include:
- Being anxious or restless;
- Headache, dizziness, tremors;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- An increase in sweating
- Dry mouth or a sour flavor in the mouth
- Nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, o
- Skin itchy rash.
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Other side effects could be present. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Interaction with other drug
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or start or stop taking in the course of treatment with Didrex, particularly:
- An antidepressant—citalopram, escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, vilazodone, and others; or
- A stimulant or ADHD medication like Adderall or Ritalin
This list isn't complete. Other medications can interfere with benzphetamine. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines as well as vitamins and herbal products. There are not all the interactions mentioned in this drug guide.
