Brand name(s): Tenuate
Tenuate is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
Uses:
Tenuate comes as a regular and extended-release (long-acting) tablet. Tenuate usually is taken 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals (regular tablets), or 1 a day in midmorning (extended-release tablets). Take Tenuate exactly as directed.
How To Take Tenuate:
Follow the directions for using this medicine
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.
Side Effects of Tenuate:
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 Tenuate for longer than prescribed without checking with
your doctor. 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: Tenuate 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.
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
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