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Didanosine is typically prescribed to treat the HIV infection and AIDS. This segment of the eMedTV archives highlights how didanosine works, its potential side effects, and suggestions for when and how to take the medication.
Didanosine -- HIV Drug Information
This eMedTV Web page explains various didanosine dosing recommendations for treating adults and children who have HIV or AIDS. This article also lists tips for taking the medication and explains why you should not miss any didanosine doses.
Didrex is a prescription weight-loss drug that suppresses the appetite and increases metabolism. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at Didrex, including how it works, how to achieve optimum results from it, side effects, and more.
Taking Didrex and breastfeeding may potentially cause problems in your nursing infant. This eMedTV page explains that Didrex is similar to amphetamines, which do pass through breast milk and can cause negative effects in a breastfed baby.
Insomnia appears to be a side effect of Didrex, although the percentage of people it affects is unknown. This eMedTV resource lists some things you can do if you are taking Didrex and insomnia occurs, such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle.
You should not take Didrex during pregnancy, as it may cause miscarriages or birth defects. This eMedTV page describes why the FDA classifies Didrex as a pregnancy Category X drug and explains what to do if you are taking Didrex and pregnancy occurs.
As this selection from the eMedTV Web site explains, the recommended starting Didrex dosage is 25 mg or 50 mg once daily. This page also discusses why Didrex is only intended for short-term use and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Insulin, MAOIs, and certain antidepressants are among the medicines that can cause Didrex drug interactions. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause interactions with Didrex and describes the potential problems that may occur.
Didrex is a prescription medicine used for weight loss. This eMedTV segments lists information about the drug, such as articles on possible side effects and interactions.
Hyperactivity, seizures, and hallucinations are possible symptoms of a Didrex overdose. This page of the eMedTV Web site explores the subject in detail, describing what you can expect from an overdose and possible treatment options that are available.
Although most people do not experience problems with Didrex, side effects can occur. This eMedTV page lists some of the common side effects of Didrex, as well as side effects that should be reported to your healthcare provider right away.
Didrex is used for weight loss in adults and adolescents 12 years old and older. This portion of the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at Didrex uses, explaining how the drug works and how it is used in people with exogenous obesity.
Didrex Warnings and Precautions
As this eMedTV article explains, it is important to review Didrex warnings and precautions before taking the drug to help ensure a safe treatment process. This page provides several precautions of Didrex and explains who should not take the drug.
Didronel is a prescription medicine that is used for treating Paget's disease and heterotopic ossification. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Didronel and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
No studies have been done to see if Didronel is safe to use while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page offers more information on Didronel and breastfeeding, and explains why no studies have been done to see if the drug is safe for breastfeeding women.
In postmarketing experience, depression has been reported as a possible side effect of Didronel. This eMedTV page offers more information on Didronel and depression, and explains why it is unclear if depression is actually a side effect of the drug.
Hair loss could be a side effect of Didronel. As this eMedTV page explains, although hair loss was not seen in clinical trials, it was reported in postmarketing experience (meaning doctors have reported cases of hair loss possibly due to Didronel).
At this time, the full risks of using Didronel during pregnancy are not known. As this eMedTV page explains, however, animal studies on Didronel and pregnancy show that the drug may cause skeletal abnormalities in the fetus.
The suggested Didronel dosage for Paget's disease treatment is 5 mg per kg of body weight once daily. This eMedTV page also offers Didronel dosing guidelines for treating heterotopic ossification due to spinal cord injury or hip replacement surgery.
Warfarin, teriparatide, and iron supplements may potentially interact with Didronel. This eMedTV page lists other products that may cause Didronel drug interactions and explains why you should avoid eating or drinking before taking Didronel.