Tenuate
Tenuate is an appetite
suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the
short-term management of obesity
Uses:
This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity.
How To Take This Medication:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. Take this medicine about 30 minutes to 1 hour before
meals. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours
before bedtime.
Side Effects:
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include
restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Do 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. Keep
all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using
this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. 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.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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 guanadrel, guanethidine,
furazolidone, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not
recommended if you have a history of heart disease, high blood
pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, atherosclerosis, or brain
or spinal cord disorders. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Notes:
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not
prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health
conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Missed Dosage:
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as
possible. If it is after 4 pm, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
Storage:
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. |
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