About TENUATE

This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.

How does TENUATE work?

TENUATE stimulates your central nervous system, and thus increases your heart rate and blood pressure, and decreases your appetite.

Is TENUATE Right For you?

TENUATE is commonly used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. It may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What makes TENUATE unique?

TENUATE, also known by the generic name Diethylpropion, is a drug that is similar to an amphetamine. Along with DIDREX, TENUATE is part of a group of amphetamine-like drugs called "anoretics" or anorexigenics".