Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
Generic Name:
Benzphetamine (benz-FET-a-meen)
Drug Manufacturer:
Upjohn
Common Uses:
Didrex is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
How to use 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. STORE Didrex 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. 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.
Cautions:
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.
Possible 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.
