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Phentermine

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Phentermine, Lonamin, Fastin, Lomaira

  • See Also
  1. Medications Associated with Weight Gain
  2. Orlistat (Xenical)
  3. Lorcaserin (Belviq)
  4. Phentermine and Topiramate (Qsymia, Qnexa)
  5. Obesity
  6. Obesity in Children
  7. Obesity Evaluation
  8. Obesity Measurement (or Obesity Screening)
  9. Obesity Risk (or Obesity Comorbid Conditions)
  10. Obesity Management
  11. Obesity Medication
  12. Dietary Supplements in Obesity
  13. Exercise in Obesity
  14. Obesity Resources
  • Mechanism
  1. Stimulates CNS adrenergic system
  2. Reduces food seeking behavior
  • Indication
  1. Short term (12 weeks per year) Obesity Management
  2. Physician discretion for indication to continue
  • Classifications
  1. DEA Controlled Substance
    1. Class IV (Limited dependence liability)
  • Dosing
  1. Start: 8 mg orally three times daily
  2. Alternative: 15 to 37.5 mg orally daily 10 hours before sleep