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Tenuate Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Generic Name: Diethylpropion hydrochloride

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 (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. It is prescribed for short-term use (a few weeks) as part of an overall diet plan for weight reduction. It is available in two forms such as immediate-release tablets (Tenuate) and controlled-release tablets (Tenuate Dospan).

Tenuate Dosage

• For Tenuate Immediate-Release, the usual dosage is one 25-milligram tablet taken 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals. You may also take 1 tablet in the middle of the evening, if you want, to overcome night hunger.
• For Tenuate Dospan Controlled-Release, the usual dosage is one 75-milligram tablet taken once daily, swallowed whole, in midmorning.

Uses of Tenuate

• Tenuate is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
• It is also used for other medical conditions those listed in the medication guide.

Side Effects of Tenuate

If you are using Tenuate, then discuss the side effects of Tenuate with your doctor and if you feel any develop or change in intensity, then tell your doctor immediately. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Tenuate. Side effects may include:

• Abdominal discomfort
• anxiety
• bruising
• constipation
• difficulty with voluntary movements
• feeling of illness
• hair loss
• headache
• hives
• impotence
• inability to fall or stay asleep

Warnings and precautions before taking Tenuate:

• If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, then you should be used Tenuate medicine with caution.
• The abrupt withdrawal of Tenuate following prolonged use at high doses may result in extreme fatigue, mental depression, and sleep disturbances.
• If you are using Tenuate medicine, then you may feel some dizzy, drowsiness. So do not perform any activities requiring full mental alertness such as drive and operate dangerous machinery.

Drug Interaction:- If you are taking certain drugs with Tenuate, then it may be increased, decreased, or altered the effects of Tenuate. So discuss with your doctor before combining Relafen with the following:

• Blood pressure medications such as Ismelin
• Insulin
• Phenothiazine drugs such as the major tranquilizer Thorazine

Overdose

After taking Tenuate, If you feel that overdose is suspected, then contact with your doctor immediately. Symptoms of Tenuate overdose may include:

• tremor
• seizures
• rapid breathing
• an irregular heartbeat
• confusion
• diarrhea
• hallucinations
• vomiting
• panic
• nausea
• aggressiveness