Benzphetamine Side Effects

Brand Names: Didrex

Please note - some side effects for Benzphetamine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Benzphetamine - for the Consumer

Benzphetamine

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Benzphetamine:

Changes in sex drive; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; headache; nausea; restlessness; sleeplessness; tremor; unpleasant taste.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fast or irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes; pounding in the chest; severe dizziness; severe excitability.

Benzphetamine Side Effects - for the Professional

Benzphetamine

The following have been associated with the use of Benzphetamine hydrochloride:

Cardiovascular
Palpitation, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure. There have been isolated reports of cardiomyopathy associated with chronic amphetamine use.

CNS
Overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, sweating, headache; rarely, psychotic episodes at recommended doses; depression following withdrawal of the drug.

Gastrointestinal
Dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, nausea, diarrhea, other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Allergic
Urticaria and other allergic reactions involving the skin.

Endocrine
Changes in libido.

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

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

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.

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.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included urticaria and other allergic reactions involving the skin.

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