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What is Benzphetamine and why is it prescribed? Benzphetamine stimulates your central nervous system, which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. Benzphetamine is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Benzphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on Benzphetamine, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping Benzphetamine gradually. How should you take Benzphetamine? Follow your doctors directions for taking Benzphetamine. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Benzphetamine is usually taken one to three times a day, before meals, on an empty stomach. Do not take Benzphetamine in the evening because it may cause insomnia. Never take more Benzphetamine than is prescribed for you. Too much Benzphetamine could be very dangerous to your health. If you miss a dose take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. A dose taken too late in the day will cause insomnia. Do not take a double dose of Benzphetamine. Store Benzphetamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Are there any Benzphetamine side effects? Benzphetamine side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Benzphetamine side effects may include restlessness or tremor, anxiety or nervousness, headache or dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, diarrhea or constipation, and impotence or changes in your sex drive. Less common to rare Benzphetamine side effects may include an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision), hallucinations, abnormal behavior, and confusion. Benzphetamine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on Benzphetamine, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Benzphetamine? If Benzphetamine is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. You cannot take Benzphetamine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days. Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessary during treatment with Benzphetamine. Benzphetamine may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin). This could lead to an increase in blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine. Before taking Benzphetamine, tell your doctor if you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin). These drugs may decrease the effects of Benzphetamine. Are there any special warnings about Benzphetamine? Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Benzphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. If you experience these effects, avoid hazardous activities. Do not take Benzphetamine late in the day. A dose taken too late in the day can cause insomnia. |
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