Description
What is Diethylpropion?
What is Diethylpropion used for?
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Weight management when diet and exercise alone aren’t enough in people with obesity
How Diethylpropion works
Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine and has stimulant-like properties. It mainly works in the brain and is thought to help lower your appetite.
What are the risks and warnings for Diethylpropion?
Diethylpropion can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
High blood pressure affecting the heart and lungs
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Risk factors: Long-term use of diethylpropion
Medications with stimulant properties that are used for weight loss, including diethylpropion, can cause a rare and potentially deadly problem called pulmonary hypertension. When the pressure in the blood vessels that go from the heart to the lungs are too high, blood isn’t able to travel well to the lungs and back to the heart. This can cause lung and heart problems. The risk for pulmonary hypertension is over 20 times higher if you use diethylpropion for more than 3 months. Report any troubled breathing, chest pain, fainting, or swelling in the ankles, feet, or legs to your provider right away. These could be signs of pulmonary hypertension.
Heart valve problems
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Risk factors: Long-term use of diethylpropion | Higher than recommended dose of diethylpropion | Using together with other appetite-suppressing medications | Heart problems
The use of weight loss medications that have stimulant properties might cause damage to your heart valves. This has happened very rarely with diethylpropion, but we’re not able to completely rule out the risk. The risk might be greater if you use diethylpropion long term and if you take it along with other appetite-suppressing medications or herbal products. Make sure to tell your provider if you have a history of any heart conditions. Your provider will check your heart function before starting diethylpropion.
Potential for misuse and dependence
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Risk factors: History of substance misuse or dependence
Diethylpropion can be habit-forming. Because of this, it should be used with caution in people who have a history of substance misuse or dependence. Withdrawal symptoms, such as fatigue, mood changes, and changes in sleep patterns, can occur if you stop diethylpropion all of a sudden after long-term use. You and your provider will need to weigh the risks and benefits before adding diethylpropion to your weight loss regimen.
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