Tenuate is a medication that can be prescribed as a short-term weight loss aid. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how Tenuate works and offers more details on the medicine's dosing information, effects, and possible side effects.
Possible Tenuate side effects include nausea or vomiting, drowsiness, and increased sweating. This eMedTV resource also lists potentially serious side effects that may occur with the drug, such as high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and agitation.
Since Tenuate is a stimulant, it may cause insomnia. This segment from the eMedTV library provides a more in-depth look at Tenuate and insomnia, and offers suggestions on what you can do if this side effect occurs during treatment.
Tenuate is used for suppressing the appetite and possibly increasing the metabolism. As this eMedTV page explains, it is a short-term weight loss aid used for treating obesity. There are currently no approved Tenuate uses for children.
The recommended Tenuate dosage for the long-acting tablets is 75 mg, taken once daily in the mid-morning. This eMedTV Web page also offers Tenuate dosing guidelines for the short-acting tablets and explains when and how to take the medication.
Diabetes medications, phenothiazines, and MAOIs may cause Tenuate drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs that may cause negative interactions and explains what may happen if these medications are taken together.
You should not take Tenuate if you have any type of heart condition. This eMedTV Web page explains who else should not take the drug and offers additional Tenuate warnings and precautions to be aware of before starting treatment.
Possible Tenuate overdose symptoms include restlessness, rapid heart rate, and hallucinations. This eMedTV article describes other stimulatory effects that may occur with a Tenuate overdose and lists the treatment options that are available.
Since Tenuate is similar to amphetamines, it should not be used in pregnant women. This article from the eMedTV library provides more information about Tenuate and pregnancy, and explains what problems may occur if a pregnant woman uses the drug.
It is recommended that breastfeeding women use extreme caution while taking Tenuate. This eMedTV segment contains more information about Tenuate and breastfeeding, and explains why the drug may be dangerous for a breastfeeding infant.
Currently, Tenuate is only available in generic form. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, brand-name Tenuate is no longer being manufactured. Generic Tenuate is available in two strengths and is made by Watson Laboratories.
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