Is phentermine a good option for weight loss?

Phentermine is an amphetamine-like prescription medication used to suppress appetite. It can help weight loss by decreasing your hunger or making you feel full longer. Phentermine may be recommended as part of an overall weight-loss plan if you're significantly overweight but not if you want to lose just a few kilograms.

Phentermine is a Schedule IV drug, a classification given to drugs that have a potential for abuse, although the actual potential is low. It is approved only for short-term use for approximately twelve weeks or less. Although the drug is one of the most commonly prescribed weight-loss medications, it has some potentially serious drawbacks. Side effects may include:

• Increased blood pressure

• Dizziness

• Dry mouth

• Sleeplessness

• Nervousness

• Constipation

Phentermine may be a way to kick-start your weight loss. But once you stop taking it, you're likely to regain the weight you lost. That's why phentermine should be part of a plan that includes healthy eating and regular exercise.

Phentermine isn't a good option if you have certain medical conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma, or if you are pregnant, are planning a pregnancy or are breast-feeding. In addition, the drug shouldn't be combined with other weight-loss medications.

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