Appetite Suppressants, Sympathomimetic (Systemic)
Proper Use of This MedicineIn order
to prevent trouble in sleeping, if you are taking:
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One dose of this medicine a day, take it about 10 to 14 hours before
bedtime.
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More than one dose of this medicine a day, take the last dose of
the day about 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
For patients taking a long-acting form
of this
medicine:
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Swallow these capsules or tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or
chew before swallowing.
For patients taking mazindol
:
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This medicine may be taken with food, if needed, to prevent stomach
upset.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor
. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take
it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may
cause unwanted effects or become habit-forming.
If you think this medicine is not working properly after you have taken
it for a few weeks, do not increase the dose
.
Instead, check with your doctor.
Dosing - The dose of appetite suppressants will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of appetite suppressants. If your dose
is different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
For benzphetamine
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - At first, 25 to 50 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken
in midmorning or midafternoon. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
For diethylpropion
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 25 milligrams (mg) three times a day, taken one hour
before meals.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
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For long-acting oral
dosage form (extended-release
tablets):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 75 mg once a day, taken in midmorning.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
For mazindol
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - At first, 1 milligram (mg) once a day. Your doctor may
need to adjust your dose.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
For phendimetrazine
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For long-acting oral
dosage form (extended-release
capsules):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 105 mg once a day, taken thirty to sixty minutes before
the morning meal.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 17.5 to 35 mg two or three times a day, taken one hour
before meals.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
For phentermine
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For oral
dosage form (capsules):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 15 to 37.5 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken before
breakfast or one to two hours after breakfast.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 15 to 37.5 mg once a day, taken before breakfast or
one to two hours after breakfast. Instead of taking it once a day, your doctor
may tell you to take smaller doses thirty minutes before meals.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
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For oral resin
dosage form (capsules):
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For appetite suppression:
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Adults - 15 to 30 mg once a day, taken before breakfast.
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Children up to 16 years of age - Use is not recommended.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed
dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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