Phentermine is indicated for short-term use (a few weeks) for patients with an initial BMI* of 30 or more (obese) or 27 or more (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition such as controlled high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol and should be used in combination with regular exercise and a reduced-calorie diet
Starting at $ 349 / Month * Individual results may vary
Rodrguez Rondn AV, Welling MS, van den Akker ELT, et al
But as prescriptions have increased, so have questions about side effects
The FDA has issued warnings about potential thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
Most people notice appetite suppression within one to four weeks, with effects becoming more pronounced as dose increases