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Diethylpropion: Patient drug information

Diethylpropion: Patient drug information

(For additional information see "Diethylpropion: Drug information")

You must carefully read the "Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer" below in order to understand and correctly use this information.

What is this drug used for?
  • It is used for weight loss.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take this drug?
  • If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
  • If you have any of these health problems: Blood vessel disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure, nervous, anxious, or tense state, overactive thyroid disease, or structure problems of the heart or other heart problems.
  • If you have ever abused drugs.
  • If you have high pressure in the lungs.
  • If you have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson's disease in the last 14 days. This includes isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline. Very high blood pressure may happen.
  • If you are taking any of these drugs: Linezolid or methylene blue.
  • If you are taking another drug for weight loss or have taken one within the last year.
  • This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug.
  • Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take this drug?
  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this drug affects you.
  • If you have been taking this drug for many weeks, talk with your doctor before stopping. You may want to slowly stop this drug.
  • Talk with your doctor before you use alcohol, marijuana or other forms of cannabis, or prescription or OTC drugs that may slow your actions.
  • Check blood pressure and heart rate as the doctor has told you.
  • If you have high blood sugar (diabetes) and take drugs to lower blood sugar, talk with your doctor. Weight loss may raise the chance of low blood sugar if you take drugs to lower blood sugar. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of low blood sugar like dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating.
  • If you are being treated for high blood pressure, talk with your doctor. Weight loss may raise the chance of low blood pressure in people who are treated for high blood pressure. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of low blood pressure like very bad dizziness or passing out.
  • If you have been taking this drug for a long time or at high doses, it may not work as well and you may need higher doses to get the same effect. This is known as tolerance. Call your doctor if this drug stops working well. Do not take more than ordered.
  • Do not take this drug for longer than you were told by your doctor.
  • This drug may be habit-forming; avoid long-term use. Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
  • This drug may cause unsafe heart-related side effects. Tell your doctor if you have any heart disease.
  • Some people may need to have heart function tests while taking this drug. If you have questions, talk with the doctor.
  • This drug may raise the chance of seizures in some people, including people who have had seizures in the past. Talk to your doctor to see if you have a greater chance of seizures while taking this drug.
  • Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
  • Do not give to a child younger than 17 years of age.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
  • WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight.
  • Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight.
  • Chest pain or pressure, a fast heartbeat, or an abnormal heartbeat.
  • Change in the way you act.
  • Depression or other mood changes.
  • Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
  • Change in eyesight.
  • Not able to get or keep an erection.
  • Change in sex interest.
  • Fever, chills, or sore throat; any unexplained bruising or bleeding; or feeling very tired or weak.
  • Seizures.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Swelling in the arms or legs.
  • Trouble controlling body movements.
  • For males, enlarged breasts.
  • Period (menstrual) pain.
  • Rarely, people taking drugs for weight loss like this drug have had heart valve problems or raised pressure in the lungs. Raised pressure in the lungs is often deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have dizziness or passing out, tiredness, or weakness that will not go away; fast or abnormal heartbeat; chest pain; shortness of breath; or swelling in your arms or legs. Call your doctor right away if you are not able to exercise as much.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
  • All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
  • Feeling dizzy, sleepy, tired, or weak.
  • Feeling nervous and excitable.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, throwing up, or decreased appetite.
  • Trouble sleeping.
  • Bad taste in your mouth.
  • Headache.
  • Restlessness.
  • Shakiness.
  • These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
  • You may report side effects to your national health agency.
How is this drug best taken?
  • Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
  • Regular-release tablets:
  • Take 1 hour before a meal.
  • Take last dose of the day at least 4 hours before bedtime.
  • Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
  • Extended-release tablets:
  • Take in mid-morning.
  • Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
  • Keep taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
  • Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
  • If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
  • Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
  • Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
  • Protect from heat.
  • Keep lid tightly closed.
  • Store this drug in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it, and where other people cannot get to it. A locked box or area may help keep this drug safe. Keep all drugs away from pets.
  • Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
General drug facts
  • If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
  • Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
  • Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
Last Reviewed Date2023-05-22
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
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