Buy Tenuate Online
Generic name: Diethylpropion hydrochloride
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Tenuate |
25 mg. X 30 pills |
$24.53 |
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Why is Tenuate prescribed?
Tenuate is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" drug. Tenuate stimulates the central nervous system, which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. Tenuate is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. Tenuate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How should I use Tenuate?
- Take Tenuate exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Take Tenuate on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals. An evening dose may be taken to overcome nighttime hunger.
- Tenuate is usually taken three times a day.
- The sustained-release formulation is usually taken once a day in the midmorning.
- Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" (long-acting or sustained-release) Tenuate tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.
- Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
- Store Tenuate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What are the potential side effects of Tenuate?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Tenuate and seek emergency medical attention:
- An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, face; or hives);
- An irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
- Hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion.
Continue to take Tenuate and talk to your doctor if you experience:
- Restlessness or tremor,
- Nervousness or anxiety,
- Headache or dizziness,
- Insomnia,
- Dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth,
- Diarrhea or constipation,
- Iimpotence or changes in your sex drive.
- Tenuate is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on Tenuate, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Tenuate?
Before taking Tenuate, tell your doctor if you have: problems with your thyroid, an anxiety disorder, epilepsy or another seizure disorder, or diabetes. You may not be able to take Tenuate, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
You cannot take Tenuate if you: have heart disease or high blood pressure; have arteriosclerosis; have glaucoma; have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, or phenelzine in the last 14 days; or have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Do not take Tenuate without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Tenuate passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Tenuate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What should I avoid while taking Tenuate?
- Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
- Tenuate may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities.