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In order to be effective, Tenuate still requires a diet and exercise plan to help you lose weight.
So, if you have to lose weight by diet and exercise anyway, and Tenuate has such interesting side effects as dry mouth, headache, and hallucinations, maybe just diet and exercise would be effective for you.
Before buying any weight loss medication, speak with your doctor about all of the potential side effects.
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Purpose: This medication is used to control appetite and reduce weight in obese people. However, weight loss is only achieved by incorporating a plan of diet and exercise in conjuction with this medication.
Also known as: diethylpropion
Side Effects: This medication is known to cause the following side effects:
- restlessness
- nervousness
- sleeping problems
- dry mouth
- dizziness (increases with alcohol use)
- blurred vision
- tremor
- anxiety
- headache
- diarrhea
- constipation
- impotence or changes in your sex drive
- more serious side effects you should report to your doctor:
- allergic reaction
- irregular heartbeat
- very high blood pressure
- severe headache
- hallucinations
- abnormal behaviour
- confusion
Precautions: This medication is not recommended for people with certain pre-existing conditions. Before beginning treatment with this medication be sure to tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
- pregnancy
- heart disease
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid)
- glaucoma
- arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- brain disorder
- spinal cord disorders
- allergies to other medications
- drug abuse
- alcohol abuse
- anxiety disorder
- seizure disorder
- diabetes
Drug interactions: Tenuate is known to interact negatively with many over-the-counter and prescribed medications. If you are taking any of the following medications, be sure to tell your doctor:
- guanadrel
- guanethidine
- furazolidone
- MAO Inhibitors
- insulin injections
- high blood pressure medications
- antidepressants
Dependency: Tenuate is habit-forming. You should always speak with your doctor before discontinuing any medication. Serious physical and psychological problems can result from sudden withdrawal after several continuous weeks of use.
Warning: Tenuate is secreted in breast milk and may cause problems or side effects in your infant. Do not use this medication if you are breastfeeding.
Due to potential problems related to this medication, before undergoing any dental treatment, emergency care, or surgery be certain to advise the treating doctor of your prescription for Tenuate.
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