Comparing Phentermine
Phentermine |
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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... more |
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Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.7
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Side Effects |
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See the full phentermine side effects document. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Fastin, Ionamin, Lomaira, Obenix, Obephen, Oby-Cap, Oby-Trim, Panshape M,... more | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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20 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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4
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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X
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 516 drugs are known to interact with phentermine:
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First Approval Date |
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August 14, 1973 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** 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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For Weight Loss I have been taking this medication for many years. The key is that it has to be paced. If you take it too frequently, it becomes worthless because you build up a tolerance for it. You can become moody and agitated. Finding a lifestyle change and not relying on a drug to stay thin. I take it very intermittently, by that I mean every 3 weeks to every month and a half as needed. I save it for my temptation days when I'm gonna need it the most. My weight has not changed from the 75 lbs. I originally lost 10 years ago.