Tenuate
USES
This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise,
and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
DOSAGE
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.
POSSIBLE 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. |
