Overview Of Phentermine

How It Works

Phentermine works similarly to amphetamines, which suppress the patient's appetite and raise their heart rate and blood pressure. An increased heart rate makes the body use more energy and burn more calories. Additionally, the medication helps patients feel full for longer, improving weight loss.

Some patients take phentermine alone. Others may be prescribed a combination pill of phentermine and topiramate. The latter is a medication initially used to treat epilepsy. The addition of the topiramate makes food taste less appealing. This could enable patients to eat less than they usually would. While phentermine alone is only intended for short-term use, patients can take the combination pill for long periods. It is available in an extended-release tablet.

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