Regimex
Generic name:benzphetamine [ benz-FET-ah-meen ]
Brand names: Didrex, Regimex
The Regimex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Regimex?
Regimex is a stimulant that is similar to an amphetamine. This medicine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.
Regimex is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight).
Regimex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Regimex can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
Do not use Regimex if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Taking Regimex together with other diet medications (including medicines available over the counter) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take this medicine with any other diet medications without your doctor's advice.
Regimex may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. This medicine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Regimex if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Taking Regimex together with other diet medications (including medicines available over the counter) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take this medicine with any other diet medications without your doctor's...
