Drug details
Didrex (benzphetamine)
type of CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants, Sympathomimetic
Didrex (benzphetamine) is a sympathomimetic amine, similar to an amphetamine, used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. Didrex is available in generic form.
The drug is often used to treat Obesity .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- lightheadedness,
- shortness of breath,
- confusion,
- chest pain,
- fluttering in your chest,
- severe headache,
- blurred vision,
- swelling,
- rapid weight gain,
- anxiety,
- pounding heartbeats,
- irritability,
- unusual thoughts or behavior,
- seizures
- bussing in your ears,
- uneven heartbeats, and
The following drugs are related to Didrex, either as a replacement or used together:
- Adipex-P (phentermine hydrochloride)
- Alli (orlistat 60 mg)
- Aripiprazole Oral Solution (aripiprazole oral solution)
- Aripiprazole Tablets (aripiprazole tablets)
- Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride)
- Belviq XR (lorcaserin hydrochloride extended release tablets)
- Fastin (phentermine)
- Irbesartan Generic Tablets (irbesartan)
- Saxenda (liraglutide [rdna origin]) injection)
- Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate)
- Nipride RTU (sodium nitroprusside injection)
- Xenical (orlistat 120 mg)
- Plenity (superabsorbent hydrogel particles in capsules)
The following supplements are related to Didrex, and may be used together with the drug:
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid (s.)