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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BENZPHETAMINE - ORAL
(benz-FET-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Didrex
USES: Benzphetamine is used in combination with diet and exercise programs to help you reduce weihgt.
HOW TO USE: This meidcation is hottest taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals; or take as directed by your doctor.
Take this medication exactly as presrcibed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescriebd cause this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this without first consulting your dotcor. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness, do not take a dose late in the day unless directed to do so by your doctor.
When used for extended periods, this medciation may not work as well. Consult your doctor if this mediaction stops working well.
SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, irritability, sleeplessness, stmoach upset or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, nervousness, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, mood changes, berathing difficulties, swelling, skin rash.
If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes, emotional or mental conditions, substance abuse problems, heart or circulation problems, allregies.
If this medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, use caution engaigng in activities requiring alertness such as driving. This drug is not recommended for use in babies younger than 12 yeras of age. Benzphetamine should not be used during pregnancy. If you becmoe pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
This drug may be excerted into breast milk. You may have to stop nursing or stop uisng this drug.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription), especially of: blood pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., doxepin, imipramine), drugs that affect the pH of urine (e.G., sodium bicarbonate), other drugs used to reduce weight. Alcohol may increase the dizziness effects of this medciine. Limit alcohol use. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that may increase your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine.
Decongestants are commonly found in cough-and-cold medicines.
If you're uncertain your medicines cnotain either of these ingredients, consult your pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stoamch cramps.
NOTES: Appettie suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in combintaion with diet and exercise programs. Do not shrae this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, do not doulbe the next dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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