Tenuate
Generic name:diethylpropion [ dye-eth-ill-PROE-pee-on ]
Brand names: Tenuate, Tenuate Dospan
Drug classes:Anorexiants, CNS stimulants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 5, 2021.
The Tenuate 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 Tenuate?
Tenuate is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Diethylpropion is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.
Tenuate is used as together with diet and exercise to treat obesity in people who have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kilograms per square meter.
Tenuate is usually given after diet and exercise have been tried without success.
Warnings
You should not take Tenuate if you are in an agitated state, or if you have pulmonary hypertension, severe coronary artery disease, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, severe high blood pressure, or a history of drug abuse.
Do not use this medicine if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Do not take Tenuate together with any other diet pills unless your doctor tells you to.
Tenuate may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Diethylpropion may also cause restless feelings that can hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
Tenuate may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep this medicine in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Do not stop using Tenuate suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Tenuate 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.
You should not use Tenuate if you are allergic to diethylpropion, or if you have:
pulmonary hypertension;
severe coronary artery disease;
severe high blood pressure;
an overactive thyroid;
a history of drug abuse;
glaucoma; or
if you are in an agitated state.
Do not take Tenuate with any other diet pills unless your doctor tells you to. Taking diethylpropion in combination with other diet pills or appetite suppressants can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension.
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