Tenuate

Typical Brand Names: Tenuate Active Ingredients: Diethylpropion 1-Phenyl-2-Diethylamino-1-Propanone Hydrochloride Tenuate is a sympathomimetic amine, related to an amphetamine. Many doctors liken this medication to an orexigenicr orectic drug because it is an appetite suppressant. It jump starts your brain to increase your heart rate and blood pressure which actually causes you to feel less hungry. Tenuate is a temporary part of a program prescribed by doctors for individuals struggling with obesity and needs to be used along side of regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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Tenuate Directions
Follow the direction for Tenuate medication as prescribed by your doctor. Tenuate is a prescription medication that should be taken on an empty stomach. It is recommend that you use Tenuate at least thirty minutes before you eat breakfast to insure that you will not have problems sleeping that night. You may crack Tenuate in half or cut the tablet if you need to. It's very important that you do not crush or chew Tenuate. This will crush the safety coating of the tablet and you will digest it quicker. Which could possible cause unwanted side effects.

Tenuate Side Effects
When using Tenuate or any medication side effects are exspected. Typical side effects of Tenuate include dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation occurring only in the first few days as your body adjusts to Tenuate. If these effects persist or become bothersome inform your physician.

Tenuate Waringins
Tenuate may impair your ability to concentrate, remember, or pay attention to important things. Everyday things such as driving a car, using the can opener, and just being physically and mentally coordinated might seem like a challenge. Do not do anything important or engage in any potentially hazardous activities until you are familiar with the drug. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. For women: this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Tenuate Drug Interactions
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors should be used while taking Tenuate, or less than 14 days prior to using Tenuate. Extreme high blood pressure, as well as other side effects, may result. Reports indicate that tricyclic antidepressants enhance amphetamine effects. High blood pressure or irregular heartbeat may occur, when using these medications and diethylpropion. This also may lessen the effectiveness of blood pressure lowering drugs (guanethidine). Tenuate may change the effects of diabetic drugs. When used at the same time as a barbiturate, the effects of both drugs may be disturbed. Tenuate elimination decreases with the use of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), while Tenuate elimination increases with the use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The helpfulness and safety of Tenuate used alongside SSRI�and a variety of psychotherapeutic agents has not been ascertained.

Tenuate Missed Dose
If you are taking the immediate-release form of Tenuate, go back to your regular schedule at the next meal. If you are taking Tenuate, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the dose. Never take 2 doses at once.

Tenuate Storage
Protect Tenuate from excessive heat and store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.

Anything Else I Should Know About Tenuate
Serious side effects may occur, if you take more than the recommended dose, or if you take the medicine longer than the prescribed dosing period. Take heed to follow proper dosage amounts and timing. Be sure to secure your medicines, so that others are not able to use them. Always discuss taking new prescription or over-the-counter medicines with your doctor or pharmacist.

NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.