Didrex Side Effects

Generic name: Benzphetamine

Not all side effects of Didrex may be listed here, so it is important to consult with your physician for some serious medical advice.

Side effects of Didrex for the User

All medications can cause side effects but not all can affect everyone. You need to consult your doctor in case you experience any of the following common side effects:

Diarrhea, restlessness, dry mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, tremor, sleeplessness, unpleasant taste, changes in sex drive.

You need to seek immediate medical attention in case you experience any of these SEVERE side effects:

Severe allergic reactions such as itching, hives, rashes, tightness in the chest, difficulty in breathing, swelling of face, mouth, lips, tongue, and face; irregular heartbeat, changes in mood, severe dizziness, pounding in the chest, extreme excitability.

Side effects of Didrex for the Health Provider

These are some of the side effects associated with the use of Didrex or Benzphetamine Hydrochloride:

	Endocrine
	Changes in libido
	CNS
	Overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, sweating, headache; rarely, psychotic episodes at recommended doses; depression following withdrawal of the drug
	Cardiovascular
	Palpitation, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure. There are some reports of cardiomyopathy associated with long term amphetamine use
	Gastrointestinal
	Dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, nausea, other gastrointestinal disturbances
	Allergic
	Urticaria and other allergic reactions involving the skin

Side Effects per Body System

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included restlessness, overstimulation, insomnia, dizziness, tremor, sweating, and headache.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included depression following withdrawal of the drug and, rare instances of psychotic episodes

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitation, tachycardia, and elevation of blood pressure. There are also some isolated cases of cardiomyopathy have been reported in association with chronic amphetamine use

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, diarrhea, unpleasant taste, dry mouth, and other gastrointestinal disturbances

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included changes in libido