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Appecon is a brand name for the drug phendimetrazine. It is a weight loss medication that is considered a controlled substance in the United States.1 This medication is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.2 For complete information, see the phendimetrazine WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- --Also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug.2
- --Side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.3
- --Take it as soon as you remember, if you miss adose.3
What is Appecon?
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Is Appecon (Phendimetrazine)?
- First DataBank, Inc. (via RxList): Appecon Oral Uses
- Wikipedia: Phendimetrazine
- Prescription Drugs Information: Appecon General Uses
- VastRX: What Is Phendimetrazine (Appetite Suppressants-Oral)?
Company Information on Appecon
- ECNext (via Goliath): Company Profile: Lunsco Inc.
- OnlineDrugTest: Lunsco Inc.
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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References
- โ Wikipedia: Phendimetrazine
- โ 2.0 2.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Is Appecon (Phendimetrazine)?
- โ 3.0 3.1 First DataBank, Inc. (via RxList): Appecon Oral Uses
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About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Kricel Abreu
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 30, 2008
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