Overview Of Phentermine

Common Dosage Recommendations

The dosage that a patient needs for phentermine varies depending on their specific situation as well as what will be effective. In other words, doctors prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest period necessary. As of 2016, patients have access to an eight-milligram pill of phentermine. According to regulations, patients can take this form up to three times daily.

Of course, there is also a combination pill with both phentermine and topiramate. This medication ranges in dosages. The range for phentermine is between 3.75 and fifteen milligrams, and the range for topiramate is between twenty-three and ninety-two milligrams. Patients are often put on the lowest dose for at least fourteen days, at which point their doctor can choose to increase their dose if needed. However, doctors must stop this medication if patients do not lose five percent of their weight after being on a high dose for twelve weeks.

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