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| Prescription Didrex Drug Information |
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Didrex Uses? |
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Didrex is prescribed to patients along with an exercise and eating program and counseling as a short-term aid to lose weight. It acts as an appetite suppressant. |
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Didrex Directions? |
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Didrex is prescribed a couple different ways. If your doctor prescribes one dose a day, take it in the morning, about 30 minutes before you eat breakfast. If you are prescribed Didrex more than once each day, the last round needs to be taken long enough before going bed to keep from interrupting sleep, at least 4 to 6 hours. |
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Didrex Side Effects? |
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Some users have experienced restlessness, nervousness, trouble sleeping, or a dry mouth after taking this drug. If you experience any of these side effects, or if they become difficult, you need to talk to your doctor. |
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Didrex Warnings? |
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Using Didrex medications while you are pregnant may harm your unborn baby. Amphetamines have been shown to cause developmental malformations and embryo toxic in mammals at high multiples of the human dose. Didrex is not recommended for women who are or may become pregnant.
If this Didrex is taken during pregnancy, or becomes pregnant while taking this medication, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Didrex is also excreted in breast milk. Do not breast feed while taking Didrex. Doctors recommended that you do not take Didrex if you are pregnant.
Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, and rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. If you think you might have overdosed, contact your local poison control center or emergency room ASAP.
Didrex is not recommended for individuals with advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyper-thyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to sympathomimetic amines, and glaucoma. Benzphetamine should not be given to patients who are in a frantic state or anyone that has a history of drug abuse. |
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Didrex Drug Interactions? |
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When using Didrex consult your doctor. Most commonly used stimulant drugs are in found in over the counter cold medicine or in caffeine. When you take Didrex you will want to avoid taking stimulates that increase your heart rate. It is imperative that you discuss every prescription medication and nonprescription with your online physician. This will allow you doctor to know how not to cause a drug interaction which could cause side effects in your body. High blood pressure medicines or MAO inhibitors, or any other weight loss medication can effect whether Didrex is right for you. |
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Didrex Missed Dose? |
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If you have skipped a dose of Didrex medication just skip that dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. It is important that by no means use double the amount of Didrex medication for a dose that you missed. |
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Didrex Storage? |
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Directions for Didrex storage: keep this medication at room temperature below 77 degrees and kept away from sunlight and moisture. Place Didrex diet pills in a sealed container. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Didrex? |
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Diet pills like Didrex will assist with your weight loss but are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effect, Didrex must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program. Do not share your Didrex medication diet pills with anyone; you must first have a prescription to use Didrex.
Do not take Didrex if you are pregnant. Didrex is excreted in breast milk and could harm your child. Before any medical or dental treatments or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Didrex.
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. |
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How Can I Manage My Weight Once I'm Off Didrex? |
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NOTE: The above 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 the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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