What is the most important information I should know about Tenuate?
The information below is based on the dosage guidelines your doctor uses. Depending on your condition and medical history, your doctor may prescribe a different regimen. Do not change the dosage or stop taking your medication without your doctor’s approval. Tenuate Immediate-Release Adults: The usual dosage is one 25-milligram (mg) tablet taken 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals. You may choose to take 1 tablet in the middle of the evening to overcome night hunger. Tenuate Controlled-Release Adults: The usual dosage is one 75-mg tablet taken once daily, swallowed whole, in the midmorning. Tenuate should not be taken beyond a period of 4 weeks. In order to minimize the potential of abuse, the least amount feasible should be prescribed or dispensed at one time (not to exceed a 2-week supply) in order to minimize the possibility of abuse.
