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Phentermine (Adipex-p)- Benefits And Side Effects

What is Phentermine (Adipex-p)?

Phentermine (Adipex-p) is a doctor-prescripted medicine similar to amphetamine. It is a stimulant drug or medicine that works into the brain to lessen the appetite and help in losing weight. Phentermine (Adipex-p) stimulates the central nervous system, which increases the heart rate and blood pressure and thus, decreases the appetite.

Phentermine (Adipex-p) is used together with diet and exercise to treat overweight, especially in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is an amphetamine-like prescription medication It helps in weight loss by decreasing hunger or making feel full longer. Phentermine is also available in combination with topiramate for weight loss (Qsymia) or with any other drug for weight loss.

Like other doctor-prescripted weight-loss drugs, Phentermine (Adipex-p) is considered a part of an overall weight-loss plan. It is indicated for people who are over weighted, and who have failed to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone(not for people who want to lose just a few pounds).

Phentermine is a Schedule IV drug, a classification of schedule IV is given to those drugs that have a potential for abuse, although the actual potential of this appears to be low.


Phentermine (Adipex-p) medicine affect- weight loss

Mechanism of action of Phentermine (Adipex-p)


  •    Phentermine (Adipex-p) is an anticholinergic amine that works on the central nervous system to suppress diet.
  •    Phentermine (Adipex-p) stimulates the release of norepinephrine in the hypothalamus, with no effects on serotonin.
  •    It is dosed up to 37 mg/day for short-term obesity treatment.
  •    Phentermine (Adipex-p) has some similarities in its pharmacodynamics with its parent compound, amphetamine, as both are TAAR1 agonists. The activation of TAAR1 in monoamine neurons activates the efflux, or release into the synapse, of these neurochemicals. Medically approved doses of Phentermine (Adipex-p) primarily act as a releasing agent of norepinephrine in neurons, it also releases dopamine and serotonin into synapses as well. The primary mechanism of Phentermine (Adipex-p) action in treating obesity is the reduction of hunger perception. Outside the brain, Phentermine (Adipex-p) releases norepinephrine and epinephrine also known as noradrenaline and adrenaline respectively causing fat cells to break down stored fat as well.

Some of the positive highlights of Phentermine (Adipex-p)


  •    Phentermine (Adipex-p) is good at lowering or suppressing the appetite and thus, helping with weight loss
  •    Phentermine (Adipex-p) is available in a cheaper generic form.
  •    The medicine can be taken with food or sometimes can be without food.

Phentermine (Adipex-p) medicine

What are the side effects of Phentermine (Adipex-p)?

With any medication for any disease, there are some risks and some benefits. Even if the medication is working properly, a patient may experience some unwanted side effects.

Contact Specialty Care Clinic immediately if you experience any of the following :

  •    Headache
  •    Fast heartbeat
  •    Raising blood pressure
  •    Dry mouth
  •    Trouble sleeping
  •    Stomach issues (diarrhea or constipation)
  •    High blood pressure in the lungs

Some common side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. That side effects are -

  •    Dizziness
  •    Constipation
  •    Changes in sexual drive
  •    Difficulty with erections
  •    Nervousness

Let the Specialty Care Clinic doctor know immediately if anyone continues to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.


Side effect of Phentermine (Adipex-p)- constipation


We Specialty Care Clinics help you to understand the mechanism of Phentermine (Adipex-p) and provide you with the best medications for weight loss and the best outcome from the medications. If anyone of you has obesity and overweight problems or need consultation on the uses of Phentermine (Adipex-p), connect with us at 469-545-9983.