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Tenuate |
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- Description - |
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Tenuate, an appetite suppressant, is prescribed for short-term use (a fewweeks) as part of an overall diet plan for weight reduction.It is available in two forms: immediate-release tablets (Tenuate) andcontrolled-release tablets (Tenuate Dospan). Tenuate shouldbe used with a behavior modification program. |
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Abdominal discomfort,abnormal redness of the skin,anxiety,blood pressure elevation,blurred vision,breast development in males,bruising,changes in sex drive,chest pain,constipation,depression,diarrhea,difficulty with voluntary movements,dizziness,drowsiness,dryness of the mouth,feelings of discomfort,feelings of elation,feeling of illness,hair loss,headache,hives,impotence,inability to fall or stay asleep,increased heart rate,increased seizures in epileptics,increased sweating,increased volume of diluted urine,irregular heartbeat,jitteriness,menstrual upset,muscle pain,nausea,nervousness,overstimulation,painful urination,palpitations,pupil dilation,rash,restlessness,shortness of breath or labored breathing,stomach and intestinal disturbances,tremors,unpleasant taste,vomiting |
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Blood pressure medications such as Ismelin
Insulin
Phenothiazine drugs such as the major tranquilizer Thorazine
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- Manufacturer - |
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Aventis Pharmaceuticals |
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300 Somerset Corporate Boulevard |
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Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2854 |
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USA |
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