Didrex

(Appetite Suppressant - ORAL)

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.