Tenuate Diet Pills

When taking Tenuate diet pills, even if you take the correct dose for the right amount of time without any interacting drugs or conditions, side effects can occur. Most are mild and temporary, but there is a risk of more severe side effects as well. Discuss the risks with your doctor before taking this drug. The risk of more severe side effects increases with the size of the dose and the length of time the drug is used.

Among the Tenuate side effects are: 

• Cardiovascular side effects – ECG changes, increased blood pressure, precordial pain, heart palpitations, arrhythmia (including ventricular), tachycardia and, more rarely, pulmonary hypertension. Also rare while using Tenuate are valvular heart disease and valvulopathy.

• Central Nervous System side effects – Among some epilepsy patients, there is a risk of more convulsive episodes. On rare occasions, psychotic episodes can occur. More common CNS side effects include dyskinesia, overstimulation, blurred vision, nervousness, restlessness and dizziness. Other common side effects of Tenuate are insomnia, jitters, depression, euphoria, anxiety, tremors, dysphoria, drowsiness, mydriasis, malaise, cerebrovascular accident and headache.

• Gastrointestinal side effects – Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, unpleasant taste in the mouth, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and other discomforts related to the gastrointestinal system.

• Endocrine side effects – Changes in libido, impotence, menstrual upset, and gynecomastia.

• Hematopoietic System side effects – Agranulocytosis, bone marrow depression and leukopenia.

• Miscellaneous side effects – Hair loss, muscle pain, dysuria, dyspnea, increased sweating and polyuria.

Allergic reaction is also possible while using Tenuate diet pills. Common allergic symptoms include:

• Rash
• Erythema
• Ecchymosis
• Urticaria

It is rare to experience a very serious allergic reaction to Tenuate diet pills. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms while using this medication, seek immediate emergency medical attention:

• Severe rash
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing
• Itching and swelling (particularly on the face, tongue or throat)

Please note that this is not a complete list of all the potential side effects or allergic reaction symptoms that could occur while taking Tenuate diet pills. If you experience other effects while taking this drug, even if they are not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Tenuate is designed to be used over a short period of time to allow obesity patients to develop the right healthy lifestyle habits to lose the weight. As it provides an energy boost and appetite suppression, it makes it easier for dieters to eat less and exercise more.

That understood, its use on its own will not cause the patient to lose weight. Moreover, it cannot be used for more than a few weeks at a time without a break, as the body will become tolerant to its effects, and dependency may also occur. Should it be used for any longer than a few weeks, a doctor should be consulted to learn how to gradually reduce the drug dosage so that withdrawal symptoms can be kept to a minimum.

It’s important to note that Tenuate can be very effective but is not appropriate for every person who is trying to lose weight. For one thing, the patient must typically have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 in order to qualify for a prescription. However, it should not be used by anyone who has high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, glaucoma, hardened arteries, or anyone who is currently taking, MAO inhibitors, who has taken them within the last 14 days, or who intends to take them while Tenuate is being used.

Make sure your doctor and pharmacist are aware of all prescription drugs, non-prescription medications, dietary supplements and herbal remedies you are using or intend to use while also using Tenuate diet pills.

This will help you to know that your doctor and/or pharmacist are monitoring the combination you’re taking. It provides them with the opportunity to stop you from taking this medication if interactions are possible, or to recommend changes to your prescription (either Tenuate or the other products). Do not start, stop or change your medication dosage without first consulting with your doctor or pharmacist.

Some drugs can cause serious interactions if taken with Tenuate diet pills. These include:

• Phentermine, ephedra/ma huang – If you’ve taken any of these substances or other appetite suppressant medications within the last year, tell your doctor.
• MAO inhibitors – Taking MAO inhibitors with Tenuate can lead to a potentially fatal, very serious interaction. These drugs include linezolid, isocarboxazid, methylene blue, tranylcypromine, rasagiline, procarbazine, moclobemide, safinamide and selegiline. MAO inhibitors can remain within the system for two weeks after having last taken them, so be sure these medications have fully cleared your body before beginning treatment with Tenuate diet pills.
• High blood pressure medications – Tell your doctor about high blood pressure medications you may be taking such as methyldopa or guanethidine.
• Phenothiazines – These include chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine.
• Stimulants – Such as methlyphenadate and amphetamines.
• Caffeine – In pills or in foods or beverages such as coffee, tea, chocolate or soda.
• Recreational/street drugs – Such as MDMA (ecstasy) or cocaine.

Be sure to carefully read the labels on all over the counter medications you consider taking while using Tenuate diet pills. These include allergy pills, cough and cold products and other medications that could cause drowsiness. Consult with your doctor about whether or not they can be safely used with the diet drug.

Other interactions are possible, so take care to consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking another medication or supplement while using Tenuate diet pills.

There are a number of precautions that you should take before filling your prescription for Tenuate diet pills. Make sure to discuss your medical history with your doctor if he or she wants to prescribe this drug.

Even if you’ve been going to the same doctor for many years, it doesn’t hurt to draw attention to any medical conditions you have – or may have while taking this drug. It’s also a good idea to discuss other medications (prescription and non-prescription) and supplements you are taking.  Ask about potential conflicts with foods and drinks you commonly consume, such as alcohol, caffeine (in tea, coffee and soda, for example), grapefruit and others. If you have a known allergy to diethylpropion or the inactive ingredients in this drug, tell your doctor and do not take Tenuate diet pills.

You should not take Tenuate diet pills at the same time as other sympathomimetic amines such as:

• Decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine)
• Stimulants such as (amphetamines)
• Appetite suppressants (such as Phentermine)

Before taking Tenuate diet pills, make certain to tell your doctor about medical conditions you may have, especially if they include:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure within the lungs)
• Glaucoma
• Heart problems (such as heart valve problems, fast or irregular heartbeat, or if you have previously suffered from a heart attack)
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• Seizure
• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
• Mental health or mood problems (such as anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, or bipolar disorder)
• A history – personally or within your family – of substance abuse, including addiction to or overuse of drugs or alcohol.

Avoid using alcohol or marijuana while using Tenuate diet pills as the side effects of those substances often make the side effects of Tenuate worse.

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or take on any tasks that require you to be alert and thinking or seeing clearly until you are very aware of the way this drug affects you.

If you have diabetes and are taking Tenuate diet pills, check your blood sugar regularly, as directed by your doctor.  Share the results with your doctor.  This will allow your physician to know whether or not your dose needs to be adjusted or if you need to adjust your diabetes medication while you are using this diet drug.

If you are scheduled to have surgery, make sure to tell your doctor or dentist about all prescription and non-prescription (including herbal) products you are using, including Tenuate.

Elderly patients are at a heightened risk of side effects such as high blood pressure and dizziness while using Tenuate diet pills.  The reason is that this medication is removed by the kidneys. However, kidney function declines with age.

This drug is not typically recommended for pregnant women.  It should be used only if there is a clear need without safer alternative options. Among pregnant women who must take Tenuate diet pills, it should not be taken for long periods of time, should not be taken in high doses and should not be used near the expected delivery date.  There is potential for this medication to cause harm to the unborn baby.

If you are pregnant and you have been prescribed Tenuate diet pills, it is very important to discuss the risks with your doctor. Expectant mothers who have taken this drug in high doses or for a long time may give birth to babies who experience withdrawal symptoms such as extreme tiredness or irritability.  If you have taken this medication and your newborn shows any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away.

Using this drug while breastfeeding is not recommended.  This drug can enter the breast milk and be passed to a nursing infant, resulting in undesirable effects.  Therefore, if a mother must use Tenuate diet pills, doctors will likely recommend that breastfeeding ceases.  Consult a doctor before breastfeeding a baby while using this drug.