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What are the possible side effects
of Diethylpropion?
If you experience any of the
following serious side effects, stop
taking Diethylpropion and seek emergency
medical attention:
- 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); or - abnormal
behavior, or confusion.
Other, less serious side effects may be
more likely to occur. Continue to take
Diethylpropion and talk to your doctor
if you experience
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restlessness or tremor,
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nervousness or anxiety,
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headache or dizziness,
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insomnia,
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dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your
mouth,
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diarrhea or constipation, or
- changes in your sex drive.
Diethylpropion is habit forming. You can
become physically and psychologically
dependent on this medication, 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.
Side effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect
Diethylpropion?
You cannot take Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion.
Diethylpropion 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 this medication, 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
Diethylpropion.
Drugs other than those listed here may
also interact with Diethylpropion. Talk to your
doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter
medicines.
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