Descrption:
Didrex is a weight loss drug (diet pill) that many people get prescriptions for. It's also called Benzphetamine, but noone uses that long name.. it's simply referred to as Didrex by most people. Just like almost every other weight loss pill, Didrex belongs to a class of drugs dubbed anoretics. So Diadrex is a miracle drug that will miraculously help me lose 50+ lbs in one month, right? Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. If you are prescribed it, you must also exercise and have a well-balance diet in order to lose weight permanently, and efficiently.
Didrex work by suppressing your appetite.. In other words, you won't feel the need to eat as much as you wanted to originally. It does this by stimulating your nervous system, which brings along a whole host of side effects, which we will get to.
What are some things to consider before asking my doc for Didrex?
1. You need to tell your doctor any and all health conditions. In particular, if you have certain health problems such as being prone to anxiety attacks, or have abused drugs in the past, you may not be prescribed Didrex. Now, don't lie.. because this is for your own good. Your doctor is there to help you make wise decisions, and if you have these health problems, they may cause further damage than good.
2. You need to ask your doctors what the potential side effects are. The most common ones are:
- Frequent feelings of being nervous
- Irregular heartbeat. This is one a lot of people have. When I was prescribed Didrex, at times I felt like I was running a marathon even though I was just sitting at my desk.
- A dry mouth. A minor side effect, but one that is very annoying.
- Frequent headaches and migraines. Most people complain about these, and it truly is annoying. Don't take any other drugs for those migraines, always contact your doctor first!
- Inability to sleep well at night
- Infrequent bowel movements and constipation. You may need to consume more fiber if prescribed Didrex.
3. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications and supplements. Some of them may cause complications if also consumed with Didrex, in particular the following:
- Elavil
- Asendin
- Sinequan
- Pamelor
- Tofranil
4. Follow the directions carefully. The last time I checked, you need to take Didrex a half hour or so prior to eating a meal. You also shouldn't be taking Didrex anywhere near 3-5 hours before you sleep. |