Diethylpropion, also called Diethylcathinone and Amfepramone, is sold under the brand name Tenuate or Tenuate Dospan. Diethylpropion weight loss pills have similar effects to other diet pills such as Phentermine and Bontril; they raise blood pressure, heart rate and suppress appetite.
Phentermine and Diethylpropion are two different chemicals that affect the central nervous system in similar ways. Both of these appetite suppressants have been found to aid weight loss and there is little difference in their effectiveness.
Diethylpropion is prescribed for short-term weight loss treatment in overweight and obese adults. Diethylpropion is typically only prescribed to patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30, and for whom dieting and exercise alone have failed.
Diethylpropion is sold in two forms, Tenuate and Tenuate Dospan. Tenuate are 25mg Diethylpropion, immediate-release tablets that should be taken 3 times a day, one hour before meals. Tenuate Dospan are 75mg Diethylpropion, controlled-release capsules taken once in the morning.
Pros:
proven to be an effective appetite suppressant when used by obese patients who also follow a calorie-restricted diet, exercise program and behavior therapy programavailable in either immediate-release (Tenuate) or controlled-release (Tenuate Dospan) tablets to suit individual needsCons:
may cause serious harmful side-effectsis habit forming and patients can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if it is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous usepurchase of Diethylpropion requires a prescription from your doctorcannot be taken for more than a few weeks at a time
