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Brand Names: Adipex-P
Generic Name: Phentermine

What is Phentermine? Phentermine is an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. It is typically prescribed for individuals who are at increased medical risk because of their weight and works by reducing appetite. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Phentermine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Fatigue 2 40%
Other 2 40%
Support another treatment 1 20%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Phentermine.

  0 mg day 37.5 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Phentermine or how long patients were taking Phentermine before stopping.

Currently taking Phentermine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
2
1
0
0

Stopped taking Phentermine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Phentermine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 100% Did not seem to work: 100%
Doctor's advice 1 100% Doctor's advice: 100%
Other 1 100% Other: 100%


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