phentermine
Also known as α,α-dimethylphenethylamine, alpha,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine
Phentermine, sold under the brand name Adipex-P among others, is a medication used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity. It is available by itself or as the combination phentermine/topiramate. Phentermine is taken by mouth.
Key facts
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- Adipex-P, Ionamin, Suprenza, others
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- a682187
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- By mouth
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- Low
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- Physical: Not typical Psychological: Moderate
Article
21 sectionsContents
- Medical uses
- Contraindications
- Adverse effects
- Interactions
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Monoamine releasing agent
- Other actions
- Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Elimination
- History
- Chemistry
- Derivatives
- Society and culture
- Etymology
- Brand names
- References
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Phentermine, sold under the brand name Adipex-P among others, is a medication used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity. It is available by itself or as the combination phentermine/topiramate. Phentermine is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include a fast heart beat, high blood pressure, trouble sleeping, dizziness, and restlessness. Serious side effects may include abuse, but do not include pulmonary hypertension or valvular heart disease, as the latter complications were caused by the fenfluramine component of the "fen-phen" combination. Phentermine is a norepinephrine and dopamine releasing agent (NDRA) and produces stimulant, rewarding, and appetite suppressant effects. Chemically, it is a substituted amphetamine.