
didrex
Pharmaranks rates Didrex 3.2/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Didrex (Benzphetamine Hydrochloride) is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic used to treat Obesity.
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride · by Pfizer
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Benzphetamine Hydrochloride
- Drug class
- Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Benzphetamine Hydrochloride 25MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Benzphetamine Hydrochloride 50MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- obesity
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- FDA application
- NDA012427
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Didrex treat?
- Didrex (Benzphetamine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat obesity, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Didrex rated?
- pharmaranks gives Didrex a composite score of 3.2 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Didrex?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Didrex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Didrex?
- Didrex is marketed by Pfizer. You can see Pfizer's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Didrex a brand-name or generic drug?
- Didrex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Benzphetamine Hydrochloride.
- Is Didrex available over the counter?
- No. Didrex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Didrex come in?
- Didrex is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Didrex?
- Didrex is classified as sympathomimetic amine anorectic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Didrex FDA-registered?
- Didrex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA012427. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Didrex been recalled by the FDA?
- Didrex has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Didrex safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Didrex a recall-safety score of 64/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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