Common Brand Name(s)
Tenuate
Uses
This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along
with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the
short-term management of obesity.
How to Use
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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