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TENUATE USES
Tenuate is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise,
and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.
HOW TO TAKE TENUATE
Follow the directions for using this Tenuate provided by your doctor.
Take Tenuate about 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals. Take your
last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
TENUATE SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects of Tenuate, 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.
TENUATE 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.
TENUATE 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.
TENUATE MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose of Tenuate, 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.
TENUATE STORAGE
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Keep
this and all medications out of the reach of children.
TENUATE NOTES
Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For
maximum effects, Tenuate should be used in conjunction with a diet
and exercise program. Do not share this medication with others.
Do not use Tenuate for other health conditions.
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