Didrex
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Didrex is the brand name for the generic drug Benzphetamine. It is a sympathomimetic amine and is similar in make up to amphetamines. Didrex and its generic are both known as an anorectic or anorexigenic drug. Didrex is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
Didrex works to stimulate the central nervous system, thereby increasing the heart rate and blood pressure and decreasing appetite. In the use of Didrex, a patient can put themselves at risk as health care professionals often warn that the use of diet pills is one of the most dangerous methods for losing weight. The use of Didrex or its derivatives should only be applied under the close care of a doctor.
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Abuses of Didrex
As determined by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Didrex is a Schedule II controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act. Due to its chemical and pharmacological similarity to amphetamines and related stimulant drugs, Didrex is dangerously addictive and the possibility of abuse must be seriously considered before it is selected as part of a weight reduction program.
The abuse of Didrex, amphetamines and other related drugs is thought to be associated with the intense psychological dependence and severe social dysfunction. Patients have reported using more of the medication than has been prescribed in order to achieve a desired effect. Such use and abuse builds a tolerance to Didrex, which can lead to a psychological and physiological dependence.
Effects of Didrex
Didrex has the ability to impact the user through certain side effects. Some can be serious and require that the medication be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. These effects can include an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion.
Other side effects are considered merely uncomfortable. While the physician should still be consulted about these side effects, but the medication should be continued until advised otherwise. These less serious side effects can include 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.
Withdrawal of Didrex
If an individual has developed a dependence on or a tolerance for Didrex, severe withdrawal symptoms are possible when the medication is abruptly stopped. Minor symptoms can appear eight to 12 hours after the most recent dose of the medication, while major symptoms are likely to appear within 16 hours and can last up to five days.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation of Didrex can include, but are not limited to:
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Confusion
• Psychotic reaction
• Intense hunger
• Irritability
• Increased sleeping
• Hangover
• Disturbed sleep
• Violence
• Craving
Treatment of Didrex Addiction
There is a potential for severe withdrawal symptoms if a medication is abruptly stopped, making it important that a patient only stop taking the medication under the close care of a physician. If an addiction is present, it could put a person’s life at risk. Intense treatment may be necessary and should be done under full monitoring of the individual in an in-house treatment program.
A patient must be evaluated by a board-certified physician and a board-certified psychiatrist to determine the proper method for treatment of their Didrex addiction. Detoxification is essential and should be completed in a 24x7 environment. A quality center will offer Didrex addicts a comfortable detox method to help rid the body completely of the drug while also managing withdrawal symptoms.
