phentermine

noun

phen·​ter·​mine ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn 

: an anorectic drug C₁₀H₁₅N used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity

Examples of phentermine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples of these medications are steroids, immunosuppressants, stimulants like phentermine, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil and Motrin (ibuprofen).16 Alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol while taking these medications. —Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025

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

Word History

Etymology

probably from phenyl + tert- (from tertiary) + amine

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for phentermine

• determine
• birman
• burman
• ermine
• firman
• german
• kirman
• sermon
• spermine
• termen
• termine
• vermin

Medical Definition

phentermine

noun

phen·​ter·​mine ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn 

: an anorectic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl to treat obesity