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Didrex at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Didrex® is an
appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior
therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
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The
following 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 use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Didrex Use
Follow the directions for using Didrex medicine provided by
your doctor. Take this medicine about 30 minutes before a
meal. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours
before bedtime. If you are taking this medicine 1 time a day,
take your dose in the morning.
Didrex 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 Didrex medicine
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Didrex 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: Do not
use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you suspect that
you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. This
medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while
taking this medicine. 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.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Didrex
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.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Didrexmedicine, take it as soon as
possible. If it is after noon and you are taking this
medicine 1 time a day or after 4 pm and you are taking it
more than 1 time a day, skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Didrex medicine at room temperature below 77 degrees F
(25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat
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