Didrex
USES
Didrex weight loss pills are an oral
appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior
therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
BEFORE USING DIDREX
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 diet pills 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.
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.
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