BENZPHETAMINE - ORAL (Didrex) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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benzphetamine-oral (cont.)

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 medicine. 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 are uncertain your medicines contain either of these ingredients, consult your pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.

NOTES: Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in combination with diet and exercise programs. Do not share this medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.

Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005