What is diethylpropion made of?

What is diethylpropion made of?

Diethylpropion Description The inactive ingredients in each immediate-release tablet are: crospovidone, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, starch pregelatinized and tartaric acid. Diethylpropion hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic agent.

Is diethylpropion the same as phentermine?

Diethylpropion and phentermine are generic sympathomimetic prescription medications and central nervous system stimulants. The brand name of diethylpropion is Tenuate, with the brand name of phentermine being Adipex-P.

What doses does diethylpropion come in?

IMMEDIATE-RELEASE: 25 mg orally 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals, and in mid-evening if desired to overcome night hunger. CONTROLLED-RELEASE: 75 mg orally once a day in mid-morning, swallowed whole. Comments: -Indicated for monotherapy use only.

How quickly does diethylpropion work?

You should see some weight loss soon after you start this medication. Tell your doctor if you do not see at least 4 pounds of weight loss within 4 weeks of starting this medication. This medication may stop working well after you have been taking it for a while.

What are the side effects of diethylpropion?

Diethylpropion may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dry mouth.
• unpleasant taste.
• restlessness.
• anxiety.
• dizziness.
• depression.
• tremors.
• upset stomach.

When is the best time to take diethylpropion?

Diethylpropion usually is taken three times a day, 1 hour before meals (regular tablets), or once a day in midmorning (extended-release tablets). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

How long should you take diethylpropion?

The immediate-release diethylpropion tablet is usually taken three times a day before meals. The extended-release diethylpropion tablet is usually taken once a day midmorning. Tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the medicine for 4 weeks along with a low calorie diet.

What is the best time to take diethylpropion?

What should I do if I take diethylpropion too often?

Take diethylpropion exactly as directed. Do not crush, chew, or cut extended-release tablets; swallow them whole. Diethylpropion may be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.

Are there any dangerous drug interactions with diethylpropion?

A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. You should not use diethylpropion if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

When to take an extended release diethylpropion tablet?

The extended-release diethylpropion tablet is usually taken once a day midmorning. Tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the medicine for 4 weeks along with a low calorie diet. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet.

What are the side effects of diethylpropion for men?

Common side effects may include: 1 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, constipation; 2 headache, blurred vision; 3 sleep problems (insomnia); 4 dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling; 5 depressed mood; 6 dry mouth, unpleasant taste in your mouth; 7 decreased sex drive; or 8 redness, bruising, or rash.