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January 26, 2007 - Didrex is an appetite suppressant. For short-term management of obesity, Didrex should be used with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the best results.
How to take this medication
Take Didrex as prescribed by your doctor. Didrex should be taken 30 minutes before a meal. The last dose of the day should be ingested at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. (If you are taking Didrex once a day, take the dose in the morning.)
Side effects
As with any prescription, adverse effects are possible. The potential side effects that should diminish during treatment include nervousness, restlessness, or dry mouth. If they persist over time, check with your doctor. If you notice adverse effects not detailed above, contact your medical provider. (If overdose is suspected, contact your local emergency room, immediately.) Symptoms of overdose possibly include tremor, rapid breathing, restlessness, confusion, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
Precautions
Never exceed the recommended dose of Didrex. Also do NOT take the medication for a period of time than prescribed by your physician. (There are certain adverse effects associated with exceeding the recommended dose or taking Didrex for longer than prescribed.) Prior to taking any new medicine, either over-the-counter, or prescription consult your physician and/or pharmacist. Until you know how your body reacts to Didrex, do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything that could be life threatening. Before any medical or dental treatments, notify all medical specialists that you are using Didrex. FOR WOMEN: Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. (The medicine can be excreted in breast milk.)
Drug interactions
Some prescriptions and medical conditions may interact with Didrex. Report all of the over-the-counter and prescribed medicines that you are taking to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use Didrex if you are also taking furazolidone, guanadrel, guanethidine, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Remember to inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including pregnancy, breast-feeding or allergies.
Notes
If you miss a dose of Didrex, take it as soon as possible. However, if you are taking Didrex once a day and you miss a dose, and it is afternoon or after 4 pm, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. NEVER take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Didrex in a tightly closed container at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) and away from heat and light out of the reach of children.
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