Tenuate Side Effects
The side effects of Tenuate are produced by two mechanisms. One set of side effects is related to the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and may include…
i) restlessness
ii) sleeplessness
iii) tremors
iv) headaches
v) dizziness
And…
vi) blurring of vision.
This may result in elevated blood pressure and an increase in heart rate. Dryness of the mouth, nausea, diarrhea and constipation, stomach pain, increased urination and changes in sexual drive can also be attributed to the same set of side-effects of the drug.
The other main reason for side-effects on Tenuate diet pill therapy is due to a hypersensitivity exhibited by some patients. This allergic reaction can manifest itself as itching, rash, blebs or swelling of the lips and eyelids. This warrants an immediate termination of the drug therapy — continued treatment can lead to anaphylactic shock and respiratory arrest.
Abuse of amphetamines and related drugs, like Tenuate, may be associated with intense psychological dependence and severe social dysfunction. Signs suggestive of abuse include skin changes, irritability, hyperactivity, aggressiveness and personality changes. Prolonged use of Tenuate diet pills at doses much higher than therapeutic recommendations have led to psychosis not unlike that seen in Schizophrenia.
Acute overdosage of the drug will result in symptoms like: unusual restlessness, confusion, belligerence, hallucinations, and panic states. Fatigue and depression usually follow the central stimulation. It may also result in…
- very low blood pressure or very high blood pressure
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal cramps.
Poisoning may result in convulsions, coma, and eventually, death.
The management of a Tenuate overdose is largely symptomatic. It includes hospitalization with intravenous sedation. If hypertension is noted, the use of a powerful anti-hypertensive may be administered under cardiovascular monitoring. There is no specific antidote or modality available to remove the drug from the system.
