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    • DIETHYLPROPION HCL ER

    • QTY 30
    • 75 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

DIETHYLPROPION (dye eth il PROE pee on) promotes weight loss. It can be used short-term to promote weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by decreasing appetite.


DIETHYLPROPION HCL ER Lifestyle Interactions

  • Diethylpropion Hydrochloride 75mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Limit caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Diethylpropion. Also avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Side effects from Diethylpropion may get worse if you take excessive Caffeine. Taking a high amount of Caffeine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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