Didrex Drug Interactions

If certain medications are taken with Didrex, drug interactions can occur. Some of the drugs that may cause these interactions include insulin, MAOIs, and tricyclic antidepressants. Some of these interactions may cause life-threatening side effects, such as very high blood pressure. To avoid these problems, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider (prior to taking Didrex) about any possible drug interactions that may apply to you.

An Introduction to Didrex Drug Interactions

Didrex® (benzphetamine hydrochloride) can potentially interact with a few other medicines. Some of these medicines that may lead to Didrex interactions include:
 
  • Insulin
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including:

 

 

 

 

  • Tromethamine (THAM®).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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