Comparing Metformin vs Phentermine
Metformin | Phentermine |
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Metformin | Phentermine |
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Prescription only
Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side effects. Metformin is... 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 |
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More about Metformin | More about Phentermine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Metformin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 660 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 3016 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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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Glumetza | 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. | |||||||||||||||||
4.5 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 380 drugs are known to interact with Metformin:
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A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Phentermine:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 03, 1995 |
August 14, 1973 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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1 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.
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