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Didrex (Benzphetamine) is a weight loss drug meant to be used in the short term management of obesity. It is closely related to amphetamines.
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Fast Facts:
- Drug class: Sympathomimetic
- Mechanism of action: By ramping up the sympathetic system, appetite is suppressed
- Has a similar action as amphetamines
- Contraindications: arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, History of drug abuse
- Common Side Effects: Restlessness or tremor, anxiety or nervousness, headache or dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, diarrhea or constipation, or impotence or changes in your sex drive
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Didrex (Benzphetamine).
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Didrex Holistic Alternatives
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Bitter Orange
- NCCAM: Ephedra | Green Tea | Hoodia
- Women to Women: Natural Weight Loss
- Alive: A Breakthrough in Weight Loss (November 2004)
- Alive: Herbal Solutions to Safe and Effective Weight Loss (September 2000)
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