Diethylpropion HCl Pros and Cons
- Diethylpropion may help you lose weight if diet and exercise alone have not worked.
- You only need to take diethylpropion HCl ER (extended-release) tablets 75 mg once a day.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- You need to take the regular tablets 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals.
- This drug is only for short-term use.
- Diethylpropion can be habit-forming. It is a controlled substance, and you need to meet certain requirements to get a prescription filled.
- This weight loss drug is not safe for people with high blood pressure or heart disease.
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