Overview Of Phentermine

Common Medication Alternatives

As mentioned, phentermine can be prescribed 'off-label' to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Most of the time, however, it is not the medication that doctors will prescribe. There are many other medications used to treat this disorder without being used 'off-label.' The two most common are amphetamine (Adderall) and methylphenidate.

Of course, there are quite a few medication alternatives to phentermine for weight loss. Some of the common ones that doctors will prescribe instead are lorcaserin, naltrexone-bupropion, and orlistat. These medications work for weight loss in various ways. Orlistat, for instance, blocks the enzyme that breaks down fat so it can be excreted through bowel movements instead. Other weight loss medications work on the brain to suppress appetite, hunger, and cravings. In all cases, patients must follow their doctor's directions when taking medication for weight loss, including when to stop.

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Advice For Taking It

Phentermine needs to be taken around the same time each day. Patients who take it three times per day should take each dose roughly thirty minutes before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Individuals who take it once a day should take their dose either before breakfast or one to two hours after breakfast. If the patient forgets to take a dose, they should skip the dose for that day if it is late in the afternoon or evening. Taking two doses at one time could cause serious side effects, and it may be fatal. In addition, taking the last dose too late in the day increases the risk of insomnia and other side effects related to sleep.