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Is Tenuate Dospan Suggested For High Blood Pressure?

I have high blood pressure but it s under control can I take Tenuate Dospan the low dose? Some people at work go to Juarez they see a Dr. that gives them Norex that is the same as Tenuate. They have high blood pressure and are doing ok and have lost alot of weight.
posted on Sat, 25 Oct 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Diethylpropion(Tenuate Dospan) is a CNS stimulant/Anorexiant. It stimulates satiety center in brain, causing appetite suppression.It is used for short-term (few weeks) adjunct to diet plan to reduce weight. It is contraindicated in moderate to severe hypertension.







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Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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Is Tenuate Dospan Suggested For High Blood Pressure?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Diethylpropion(Tenuate Dospan) is a CNS stimulant/Anorexiant. It stimulates satiety center in brain, causing appetite suppression.It is used for short-term (few weeks) adjunct to diet plan to reduce weight. It is contraindicated in moderate to severe hypertension. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai