Regimex

Regimex is a stimulant that works like an amphetamine. This medicine helps to reduce appetite by acting on the central nervous system.

Regimex is used along with diet and exercise to help treat obesity (being overweight).

Regimex may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Regimex is usually taken once each day, mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

Talk with your doctor if you have increased hunger or if you think the medication is not working properly. Taking more of this medication will not make it more effective and can cause serious, life-threatening side effects.

Regimex should be taken only for a short time, such as a few weeks. Tell your doctor if you have not lost any weight after 4 weeks of treatment.

Regimex is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Regimex is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

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 taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Taking Regimex with other diet medications (including over-the-counter medicines) can lead to a rare and serious lung problem 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 only be used by the person it was prescribed for. Never share this medicine with anyone else, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep track of how much medicine you use 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.

Do not use Regimex if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Taking Regimex with other diet medications (including over-the-counter medicines) can lead to a rare but serious lung problem called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take this medicine with any other diet medications without your doctor's advice.

You should not take Regimex if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries);
• heart disease or heart rhythm disorder;
• severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
• overactive thyroid;
• glaucoma;
• if you are pregnant;
• a history of drug or alcohol abuse; or
• if you have taken any other diet pills in the past year.

To ensure Regimex is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• high blood pressure;
• diabetes; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Regimex may be habit-forming and should only be used by the person it was prescribed for. Never share this medicine with anyone else, especially those with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot access it.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use Regimex if you are pregnant. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment. Use effective birth control while taking this medication.

Benzphetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while taking benzphetamine.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Regimex may cause serious side effects. Stop using Regimex and call your doctor at once if you have:

• shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain;
• chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;
• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
• confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior; or
• dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

Common side effects of Regimex may include:

• feeling restless or hyperactive;
• headache, dizziness, tremors;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• increased sweating;
• dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach; or
• skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much Regimex can be deadly.

Signs of an overdose may include confusion, panic, feeling hostile or aggressive, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, muscle pain or weakness, dark colored urine, irregular heartbeat, weak pulse, slow breathing, feeling light-headed, seizure, or fainting.

Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of benzphetamine worse.

To avoid sleep issues, do not take this medication late in the afternoon.

Regimex may affect your thinking or reactions. Be cautious if you drive or do anything that needs you to be alert.

Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, as well as any you start or stop during your treatment with Regimex, especially:

• an antidepressant—citalopram, escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, vilazodone, and others; or
• a stimulant or ADHD medication such as Adderall or Ritalin.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with benzphetamine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and Herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.