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Didrex
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Medication Information
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.
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 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.
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. |
