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Phentermine HCl (Commercial)
Phentermine is a prescription medication used as an appetite suppressant to aid in weight loss for individuals with obesity or weight-related medical conditions. It is typically used short-term in combination with diet, exercise, and behavioral changes to enhance weight reduction.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS
This medication has been compounded (custom-prepared) by a pharmacy. Compounded medications are specially prepared for individual patient needs based on a valid prescription from a prescribing healthcare practitioner and, as such, are not reviewed or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or efficacy. Compounded drugs are intended for patients whose prescriber has determined their medical needs are not met by an available FDA-approved drug. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This compounded preparation:
- Has not been approved by the FDA
- Has not undergone FDA review for safety, effectiveness, or quality
- Is prepared specifically for you based on your prescriber's order
- Individual outcomes may vary
Dosing is determined by the prescribing provider based on patient-specific factors. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions. Compounded medications are not subject to FDA approval and lack the same safety and efficacy data as FDA-approved commercial medications. This medication should be prescribed and monitored by a licensed healthcare professional familiar with the condition being addressed and the specific applications of the medication.
This compounded medication is only available when the commercially available product is unavailable or when a prescriber determines that there is a clinically significant difference for the patient.
Medicine Information
Use in Specific Populations
- Avoid use during pregnancy.
- Avoid use in nursing mothers.
- Not recommended for use in pediatric patients. Pediatric obesity is chronic and requires long-term treatment approaches.
- Use in geriatrics is generally not recommended. If therapy is initiated, it is recommended to start at the lowest dose and to monitor renal, hepatic, and cardiac function prior to starting.
- Use caution when administering phentermine to patients with renal impairment (eGFR 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73m2), limit dose to 15mg daily. Avoid use in patients with eGFR less than 15mL/min/1.73m2.
Precautions
- May cause insomnia, agitation, and restlessness.
- May cause sudden increases in heart rate and blood pressure; caution in patients with cardiovascular disease.
- May worsen anxiety or agitation.
- Potential for dependency as a stimulant.
- Avoid or use with caution in patients with history of seizures.
- Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus as some diabetic medications may need to be adjusted.
- Tolerance usually develops within a few weeks. Discontinue use when tolerance develops and do not increase recommended dosing in an attempt to combat tolerance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS
This medication has been compounded (custom-prepared) by a pharmacy. Compounded medications are specially prepared for individual patient needs based on a valid prescription from a prescribing healthcare practitioner and, as such, are not reviewed or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or efficacy. Compounded drugs are intended for patients whose prescriber has determined their medical needs are not met by an available FDA-approved drug. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This compounded preparation:
- Has not been approved by the FDA
- Has not undergone FDA review for safety, effectiveness, or quality
- Is prepared specifically for you based on your prescriber's order
- Individual outcomes may vary
Dosing is determined by the prescribing provider based on patient-specific factors. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions. Compounded medications are not subject to FDA approval and lack the same safety and efficacy data as FDA-approved commercial medications. This medication should be prescribed and monitored by a licensed healthcare professional familiar with the condition being addressed and the specific applications of the medication.








