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
this medicine. 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
this medicine.
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.
PRECAUTIONS
You must 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. 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. Didrex is excreted in breast milk. Do
not breast feed while taking Didrex.
SIDE EFFECTS
Include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping,
and dry mouth. If they do not go away or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact
with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE 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 this medicine.
STORAGE
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.
NOTES
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.