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Tenex

Tenex is used for:

Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tenex is an alpha agonist. It works by relaxing (dilating) blood vessels and decreasing heart rate, which lowers blood pressure.

Do NOT use Tenex if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tenex

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tenex :

Some medical conditions may interact with Tenex . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver or kidney problems, or the blood disorder porphyria
• if you have blood vessel disease affecting the brain or severe heart disease, or have had a stroke or a recent heart attack
• if you are scheduled for surgery

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tenex . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital) or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because they may increase the risk of Tenex "s side effects
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil), or digitalis because a severe decrease in heart rate may occur
• Tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may decrease Tenex "s effectiveness and increase the risk of certain side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tenex may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Tenex :

Use Tenex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Tenex by mouth with or without food.
• Tenex works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• Continue to use Tenex even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Tenex , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tenex .

Important safety information:

• Tenex may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tenex with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Tenex ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Tenex may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Tenex without talking to your doctor. Excessive elevations in blood pressure and symptoms such as nervousness, headache, and confusion may occur if Tenex is suddenly stopped.
• Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal". Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
• If you experience dry mouth, use sugarless candy or gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth to help keep your mouth moist.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tenex before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Lab tests, including blood pressure, may be performed while you use Tenex . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Tenex with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness.
• Tenex should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tenex while you are pregnant. It is not known if Tenex is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Tenex , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

If you suddenly stop taking Tenex , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including nervousness, agitation, headache, tremor, and rapid increase in blood pressure.

Possible side effects of Tenex :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; tiredness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in heartbeat; inability to have sex; pounding in the chest.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Accidental overdose of Tenex is an increasing cause of poisoning in children 3 years of age and younger. Symptoms may include difficult or slow breathing; drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma; irritability; lightheadedness, especially upon standing; pinpoint pupils; slow heartbeat; vomiting; weakness.

Store Tenex between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tenex out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Tenex , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Tenex is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tenex . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.