Each DIDREX tablet contains 50 milligrams of (benzphetamine hydrochloride). It comes in a round, peach colored pill, imprinted with "DIDREX 50". Each pill is scored.

HOW DOES DIDREX WORK?

Drugs of this class are thought to suppress appetite via a central mechanism (appetite centers in the brain) although this has mechanism has not been clearly proven.

HOW TO TAKE DIDREX :

This medication is best taken on an empty stomach; one hour before breakfast each morning. Sustained-release or long acting products such as this, must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and may cause increased side effects. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended.

HOW EFFECTIVE IS DIDREX?

DIDREX is effective therapy for the obese patient who needs to lose weight to decrease diseases associated with significant obesity. The magnitude of the weight loss will depend on the degree of concomitant caloric restriction and the use of a graded exercise program.

HOW LONG CAN I CONTINUE TO USE DIDREX?

DIDREX is a short-term drug that helps you to start losing weight and then keep on going when you are ready to carry on, on your own. Your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of DIDREX after a few weeks of treatment, which is when you should be well on your way to a new lifestyle and ready to stop DIDREX.

Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program.

DIDREX VS. XENICAL :

DIDREX is an appetite suppressant. XENICAL inhibits fat absorption into the body. So both may be used in conjunction with each other for those who are seriously obese.

BE SURE TO TELL US ON YOU MEDICAL HISTORY/PERSONAL PROFILE IF :

You have high blood pressure.
You have an over-active thyroid. 
You have glaucoma. 
You have Diabetes Mellitus. 
You have emotional problems. 
You are pregnant. 
You are currently breast-feeding. 
You drink alcohol-containing beverages regularly.

DRUG INTERACTIONS :

Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other weight loss medicine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS :

MILD :

Blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other adverse events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, and changes in libido. If these effects persist or become bothersome, you may have to discontinue use. Exercise caution when prescribing anti-obesity drugs for patients with hypertension. If this medication makes you di

MODERATE :

Chest pain, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, breathing difficulties or swelling while taking this medication.

SEVERE :

Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination of phentermine and fenfluramine (phen-fen) or dexfenfluramine. The possibility of an association between PPH and the use of DIDREX alone cannot be ruled out.

CONTRAINDICATIONS :