Warnings


What may interact with Diethylpropion?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-fluoxetine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-medicines for colds or breathing difficulties like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine
-other medicines or herbal products for weight loss or to decrease appetite
-procarbazine
-sibutramine
-stimulants like amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, dexmethylphenidate, methylphenidate or modafinil

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-general anesthetics
-insulin and other medicines for diabetes
-medicines for high blood pressure
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Diethylpropion?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-agitation
-glaucoma
-high blood pressure
-history of drug dependence or substance abuse
-hyperthyroid
-kidney or liver disease
-lung disease
-valvular heart disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to diethylpropion, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Diethylpropion?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You need to closely monitor your weight loss. If your rate of weight loss slows down or stops, you may need to stop the medicine, and restart after a time without the medicine.

You may get dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may increase dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.

This medicine may cause accidental overdose and death if taken by other adults, children, or pets. Mix any unused medicine with a substance like cat litter or coffee grounds. Then throw the medicine away in a sealed container like a sealed bag or a coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.

Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Protect from heat. Keep container tightly closed.