Comparing HCG vs Phentermine
| HCG (chorionic gonadotropin (hcg)) | Phentermine |
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| HCG (chorionic gonadotropin (hcg)) | Phentermine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypogonadism - Male, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Ovulation Induction, Female Infertility, Prepubertal Cryptorchidism. HCG may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Phentermine may be used short-term as an aid to weight loss; however, it can be addictive and tolerance may develop to its weight-losing effects, rendering it less effective with time. Prescribed for... View more |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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| More about HCG (chorionic gonadotropin (hcg)) | More about Phentermine | ||||||||
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HCG has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 3017 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) brands include: Novarel, Ovidrel, Pregnyl | Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Lomaira | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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23 hours |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with HCG:
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A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Phentermine:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
August 14, 1973 |
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