Comparing Adipex-P vs Desoxyn
Adipex-P | Desoxyn |
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Adipex-P (phentermine) | Desoxyn (methamphetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Adipex-P may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Desoxyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Adipex-P (phentermine) | More about Desoxyn (methamphetamine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Adipex-P has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 610 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect. |
Desoxyn has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 92% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Adipex-P side effects in more detail. |
See also: Desoxyn side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other phentermine brands include: Atti-Plex P, Lomaira | Other methamphetamine brands include: Desoxyn Gradumet | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
20 hours |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 194 drugs are known to interact with Adipex-P:
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A total of 235 drugs are known to interact with Desoxyn:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 22, 1980 |
December 31, 1943 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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