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Overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Tenuate overdose may include:
- Abdom
inal cramps, assaultiveness, confusion, depression, diarrhea, elevated blood pressure, fatigue, hallucinations, irregular heartbeat, lowered blood pressure, nausea, overreactive reflexes, panic state,
rapid breathing, restlessness, tremors, vomiting
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What is this Drug
Tenuate decreases appetite. It is used on a short-term basis (a few weeks), in combination with diet, to help you lose weight.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Other medical problems
Pregnancy¡XIf a pregnant woman takes this medicine in high doses or more often than the doctor has directed, it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby. Also, medicines similar to Tenuate ca
cause birth defects in the newborn baby if a pregnant woman takes them in high doses. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
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br> Breast-feeding¡XTenuate and benzphetamine pass into breast milk. It is not known if other Tenuate pass into breast milk. However, use of Tenuate during breast-feeding is not recommended, because i
may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Tenuate may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for m
ore than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of developing dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infect
ions.
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Other Medicines
Tenuate or Tenuate Dospan may interact with alcohol unfavorably. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
If Tenuate or Tenuate Dospan is taken with certain other drugs, the effect
s of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important that you consult your doctor before combining Tenuate with the following:
- Blood pressure medications such
as Ismelin
- Insulin
- Phenothiazine drugs such as the major tranquilizer Thorazine
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How should this medicine be used?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Tenuate may be habit-forming and can be addicting.
If you are taking Tenuate Dospan (the controlled release formulation), do not crush or chew the
tablets. Swallow the medication whole.
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