Phentermine is a weight loss medication that has been approved for long-term weight loss and weight management. It is often used in combination with topiramate. Phentermine is recommended for long-term use to both lose weight, and to maintain loss. It is an incredibly safe, non-addictive medication that has been used for over 50 years. FDA approved for three months’ worth of use at a time, Phentermine has proven to have a very high success rate when used properly.
Phentermine is taken once a day, typically in the morning so that it can suppress your appetite from breakfast through dessert. Over the course of a few hours, the medication will rise in your bloodstream, reaching its peak concentration in 3 to 5 hours. After this, it will slowly decline over the rest of the day.
Phentermine works in your brain and nervous system, increasing the release of two neurotransmitters (dopamine and norepinephrine) in your brain to simulate metabolism and suppress hunger. Phentermine also works outside of the brain, triggering the release of adrenaline and epinephrine, hormones which have powerful fat-burning properties.
Phentermine is partially a stimulant, so it’s important to keep an eye on your blood pressure if you do decide to begin taking it.
Paired with a dietary strategy, phentermine achieves significant weight loss. The medication doesn’t lose the weight for you — rather, it helps you not think about eating. The diet you select should work well with your personality, habits, and lifestyle. It’s also important to exercise regularly. Taking 37.5mg of phentermine daily for 12 weeks leads to an average weight loss of about 16 pounds.
Doctors recommend phentermine for patients with an unhealthy height-to-weight ratio, known as body mass index (BMI). Phentermine is generally recommended for those with a BMI greater than 25+.
Individuals who should not take phentermine are those with coronary heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, or who have a history of drug abuse.
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