Brand Name: Tenuate® , Tenuate Dospan®, Regenon
Generic Name: Adiposan, Amfepramona, Amphepramone, Anfamon, Apisate, Atractil, Brendalit, D.I.P., Danylen, Delgamer, Derfon, Diepropon, Dietec, Diethylpropion, Dietil Retard, Dietilpropiona, Dobesin, Frekentine, Ifa Norex, Linea Valeas, Lipomin, Liposlim, Magrene, Menutil, Moderatan, Neobes, Nobesine, Nulobes, Prefamone, Propiofenona, Propiofenone, Propiophenone, Regibon, Slim-Plus, Tenuate Retard, Tepanil, Tylinal.

Diethylpropion. Common Uses.

Diethylpropion is used on a short-term basis (a few weeks), in combination with diet, to help you lose weight.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Diethylpropion. How to Take.

Diethylpropion comes as a regular and extended-release (long-acting) tablet. Diethylpropion usually is taken three times a day, 1 hour before meals (regular tablets), or once a day in midmorning (extended-release tablets). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take diethylpropion exactly as directed.

Do not crush, chew, or cut extended-release tablets; swallow them whole.

Diethylpropion may be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to. Call your doctor if diethylpropion loses its effect.

Diethylpropion. Warning and Precautions.

If tolerance develops, the recommended dose should not be exceeded in an attempt to increase the effect; rather, the drug should be discontinued. Diethylpropion may impair the ability of the patient to engage in potentially hazardous activities such as operating machinery or driving a vehicle; the patient should therefore be cautioned accordingly.

When central nervous system active agents are used, consideration must always be given to the possibility of adverse interactions with alcohol.

Caution is to be exercised in prescribing Diethylpropion for patients with hypertension or with symptomatic cardiovascular disease, including arrhythmias. Diethylpropion should not be administered to patients with severe hypertension.

Reports suggest that diethylpropion hydrochloride may increase convulsions in some epileptics. Therefore, epileptics receiving diethylpropion should be carefully monitored.

Diethylpropion. Missed Dose.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Diethylpropion. Overdose.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Diethylpropion. Storage.

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Diethylpropion. Possible Side Effects.

Although side effects from tenuate are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dry mouth
• unpleasant taste
• restlessness
• anxiety
• dizziness
• depression
• tremors
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• increased urination

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• fast or irregular heartbeat
• heart palpitations
• blurred vision
• skin rash
• itching
• difficulty breathing
• chest pain
• fainting
• swelling of the ankles or feet
• fever
• sore throat
• chills
• painful urination

More Information about Diethylpropion.

Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your doctor may order certain tests to check your response to diethylpropion. Diethylpropion may affect blood sugar levels of diabetic patients and may cover up some signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If you notice a change in the results of your urine or blood sugar tests, check with your doctor. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

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