Didrex
Didrex is
the brand name of benzphetamine hydrochloride produced by Upjohn
Company.
Didrex is
an appetite suppressant and central nervous system stimulant.
Actions include central nervous system stimulation and elevation
of blood pressure.
Drugs of this
class used in obesity are commonly known as "anorectics"
or "anorexigenics." It has not been established that
the action of such drugs in treating obesity is primarily one
of appetite suppression.
Adult obese
subjects instructed in dietary management and treated with "anorectic"
drugs lose more weight on the average than those treated with
placebo and diet, as determined in relatively short-term clinical
trials.
Didrex stimulates the satiety (feeling of fullness) center in
the hypothalamus and limbic regions of the brain, where appetite
and hunger are controlled. To be effective, Didrex must be used
along with a sensible eating plan, behavior modification, and
a regular exercise program.
However, weight
loss may be temporary only, especially after the drug is discontinued.
To maintain weight loss or to continue to lose additional weight
after stopping Didrex, it is necessary to follow a sensible eating
plan and an exercise program.
DOSAGE
INFORMATION
Didrex is
available in 50 mg tablets of benzphetamine hydrochloride.
The suggested
dosage ranges from 25 to 50 mg one to three times daily. Treatment
should begin with 25 to 50 mg once daily with subsequent increase
in individual dose or frequency according to response. A single
daily dose is preferably given in mid-morning or mid-afternoon,
according to your eating habits. In may be desirable to avoid
late afternoon use, since Didrex can cause insomnia.
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