phentermine
noun
phen·ter·mine
ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn 
: an anorectic drug C10H15N used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity
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In 2012, a combination medication of phentermine and topiramate was approved for adult use by the FDA under the name Qysmia.
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Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
However, the task force did examine studies involving the medications liraglutide, semaglutide, orlistat, phentermine and topiramate (sold under brand names such as Saxenda, Wegovy, Alli, Lomaira and Topamax, respectively).
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 June 2024
Like other stimulants, phentermine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and people who take it may feel restless, irritable, and have trouble sleeping.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
Qsymia combines both phentermine and topiramate in a single pill and at lower doses than either drug used alone.
—David Snyder, Verywell Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
However, the task force did examine studies involving the medications liraglutide, semaglutide, orlistat, phentermine and topiramate (sold under brand names such as Saxenda, Wegovy, Alli, Lomaira and Topamax, respectively).
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 June 2024
Like other stimulants, phentermine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and people who take it may feel restless, irritable, and have trouble sleeping.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
Qsymia combines both phentermine and topiramate in a single pill and at lower doses than either drug used alone.
—David Snyder, Verywell Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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phentermine
noun
phen·ter·mine
ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn
: an anorectic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C10H15N·HCl to treat obesity
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