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Phentermine: An Effective Short Term Treatment For Obesity
Phentermine is sold under the brand name Ionamin
from Medeva Pharmaceuticals. It is also available under
the brand name Adipex from Gate Pharmaceuticals. Phentermine
is also currently sold as a generic. Phentermine was previously
sold as Fastin from King Pharmaceuticals for SmithKline
Beecham; however in 1998 it was removed from the market.
Since the drug was approved in 1959 there has been almost
no clinical studies performed. The most recent study was
in 1990 which combined Phentermine with Fenfluramine or
dexfenfluramine and became known as Fen-Phen.
In 1992, Fen-Phen was found extremely effective way of losing weight. However in 1997, 24 cases of heart valve in Fen-Phen users were found. Fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine were voluntarily taken off the market at the request of FDA after such reports of serious side effects was reported.
Studies later proved that nearly 30% of people taking Fenfluramine of dexfenfluramine had abnormal valve findings. Phentermine continued in the market and did not see the withdrawal like its counterpart Fenfluramine.
Generally Phentermines
are well tolerated but Phentermine pills are subscribed
only for a short-term period as long periods of this
medication has serious implications.
Phentermine, like many other drugs, works as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It stimulates neuron bundles to release a particular group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamine. The neurotransmitters signal a flight response in the body which, in turn, puts a halt to the hunger signal. As a result, it causes a loss of appetite because the brain does not receive the hunger message.
Phentermine is an appetite suppressant, should not be used as a substitute for proper diet or exercise. For maximum effects it must be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and exercise. . It is known to be habit forming. It causes both physical and psychological dependence and shows withdrawal affects if left suddenly.
Phentermine is available under various brand names
like Adipex,
Ionamin, Obestin, Anoxine, Obephen, Phentrol, and Obermine
Phentermine and its brand names are widely available
on internet pharmacies. One can buy Phentermine from
any of these sites and one might even get cheap Phentermine
as compared to the drug store. Most of the Phentermine
online are produced of cheap, relatively familiar ingredients.
One must be extremely careful while buying these prescription
drugs online. Phentermine should be taken only under
doctor's supervision and taken exactly as prescribed.
Phentermine should be avoided in patients with any
kind of allergy or hyper sensitivity to other sympathomimetic
amines, in patients with atherosclerosis, cardiovascular
disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism,
and history of drug abuse or any medication related
to HIV.
Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that is used
as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the
treatment of obesity. Phentermine is a sympathomimetic
amine similar to amphetamine. It is also known as anorectic/anorexigenic
drug. Phentermine is one of the most widely used prescribed
diet pill for the treatment of obesity.
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