Common
Uses: Didrex
is an appetite suppressant used along with
diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the
short-term management of obesity.
Before
Using:
Some drugs 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.
Directions:
Take Didrex
about 30 minutes before a meal. Your last
dose of the day must be taken at least 4
to 6 hours before bedtime. If you will be
taking Didrex
1 time a day, take your dose in the morning.
Didrex
must be stored at room temperature below
77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light.
If
you miss a dose of Didrex,
take it as soon as possible. But, Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Caution:
You must 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.
Do
not drive or do anything else that could
be dangerous until you know how you react
to Didrex.
Before any medical or dental treatments,
emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are using Didrex.
Do
not take Didrex
if you are pregnant. Didrexis excreted in breat milk. Do not
breast feed while taking Didrex.
Possible
Side Effects:
Possible side effects include restlessness,
nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If they continue or are bothersome, consult
your doctor.
Possible
Food & Drug Interactions:
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side
effects or prevent a medicine from doing its
job. Use our drug interaction checker to find
out if your medicines interact with each other.
If
You Take too Much:
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.
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