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Symptoms of overdose may include:
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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Side Effects of This Medicine
Side effects may include:
- Abdominal discomfort, abnormal redness of the skin, anxiety, blood pressure elevation, blurred vision, breast development in males, bruising, changes in sex drive, che
st pain, constipation, depression, diarrhea, difficulty with voluntary movements, dizziness, drowsiness, dryness of the mouth, feelings of discomfort, feelings of elation, feeling of illness, hair los
s, headache, hives, impotence, inability to fall or stay asleep, increased heart rate, increased seizures in epileptics, increased sweating, increased volume of diluted urine, irregular heartbeat, jit
teriness, menstrual upset, muscle pain, nausea, nervousness, overstimulation, painful urination, palpitations, pupil dilation, rash, restlessness,
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What is this medicine
Tenuate, an appetite suppressant, is prescribed for short-term use (a few weeks) as part of an overall diet plan for weight reduction. It is available in two forms: immediate-release tablets (Tenuate)
and controlled-release tablets (Tenuate Dospan). Tenuate should be used with a behavior modification program.
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Other medical problems
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it may do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Tenuate, the following should be consi
dered:
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, metaprotere
ol, methamphetamine, norepinephrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, terbutaline, or other appetite suppressants. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to an
y other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
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How should this medicine be used?
Tenuate comes as a regular and extended-release (long-acting) tablet. Tenuate usually is taken three times a day, 1 hour before meals (regular tablets), or once a day in midmorning (extended-release t
ablets). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Tenuate exactly as directed.
Do not crus
h, chew, or cut extended-release tablets; swallow them whole.
Tenuate may be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to
. Call your doctor if Tenuate loses its effect.
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Cautions
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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