Didrex...has anyone ever taken this med

**tabbott21** · 10-06-2008, 05:06 PM

Has anyone heard of this drug or taken it? Didrex. I am going to a weight loss clinic today and that is one of the drugs available. thanks for any advice...

**spice2621** · 10-07-2008, 04:40 AM

um nope I haven't???? Not sure but ask your dr about it...sure they can explain.

**susanpesek** · 10-07-2008, 11:52 PM

They are made by Pfizer and
didrex (benzphetamine hydrochloride) tablet
[Pharmacia and Upjohn Company] :
INDICATIONS AND USAGE

DIDREX Tablets are indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction. The limited usefulness of agents of this class (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY) should be weighed against possible risks inherent in their use such as those described below.