phentermine
Phentermine hydrochloride USP has the chemical name of α α Dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride. [1]
Phentermine is used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior change program to help you lose weight. [2]
Phentermine is used, in combination with diet and exercise, to help you lose weight. [3]
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination of phentermine and fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine. [4]
I began taking phentermine today to lose weight and took two halves of a 37.5 mg.(my previous diet dose). [5]
The rate of weight loss is greatest in the first week of therapy for both drug and placebo subjects and tends to decrease in succeeding weeks. [6]
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Phentermine is a drug that suppresses appetite. [7]
The drug is for use only by excessively overweight individuals who have a condition-such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol-that could lead to serious medical problems. [8]
Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects. [...] This medication is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines. [2]
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. [...] It usually is taken as a single daily dose in the morning or three times a day 30 minutes before meals. [3]
Because of its small molecular weight (149), this drug probably transfers readily and in significant quantity into human milk. [5]
To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. [2]
Adipex-P, an appetite suppressant, is prescribed for short-term use as part of an overall weight reduction program that also includes dieting, exercise, and counseling. [8]
Sources:
[1] Adipex-P (Phentermine Hydrochloride) - RxList
[2] Phentermine - WebMD
[3] Phentermine - MedlinePlus
[4] Adipex-P (Phentermine HCl)
[5] Phentermine: An Appetite Suppressant
[6] Phentermine Official FDA information, side effects and uses.
[7] Phentermine - MedicineNet
[8] Adipex-P (Phentermine Hydrochloride) - PDRhealth