Phentermine
Brand names: Adipex-P, LOMAIRA, PHENTERMINE HCL, PHENTERMINE HCL C-IV, PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Phentermine HCl, Phentermine Hydrochloride, Phentermine Resin, Phentermine hydrochloride, Qsymia, Suprenza, phentermine hydrochloride
Warnings
Contraindicated in patients with "history of cardiovascular disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension)," during or within 14 days of monoamine oxidase inhibitor use, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, agitated states, a history of drug abuse, and in pregnancy/nursing. Key warnings: "rare cases of primary pulmonary hypertension have been reported" and "rare cases of serious regurgitant cardiac valvular disease have been reported"; "tolerance to the anorectic effect usually develops within a few weeks"; phentermine is a Schedule IV controlled substance with potential for abuse and dependence.
Uses
Phentermine hydrochloride is "indicated as a short-term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity" for patients with a BMI ≥30 kg/m², or ≥27 kg/m² "in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)."
Dosage forms & strengths
All identified pills
5030 V
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
6 manufacturers
670
WHITE ROUND · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
703
WHITE ROUND · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
704
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
810
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
3 manufacturers
ADIPEX P
WHITE;BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
ADIPEX P
BLUE;WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
5 manufacturers
AX4
YELLOW;BLUE ROUND · Phentermine
AX7
YELLOW ROUND · Phentermine
AX8
WHITE;BLUE ROUND · Phentermine
CL 042
WHITE;BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
E 16
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
9 manufacturers
E5000
BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
E524
BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
E647
YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
E882
GRAY CAPSULE · Phentermine
EL600
GRAY;YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
EL600
YELLOW;GRAY CAPSULE · Phentermine
6 manufacturers
EL601
YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
8 manufacturers
I G
WHITE CAPSULE · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
K 27
YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
8 manufacturers
K 28
BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
12 manufacturers
K 29
BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
K 26
GRAY CAPSULE · Phentermine
4 manufacturers
K 29
WHITE;BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
8 manufacturers
K 26
YELLOW;GRAY CAPSULE · Phentermine
14 manufacturers
K 67
BLUE ROUND · Phentermine
K 25
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
K 25
WHITE;BLUE OVAL · Phentermine
14 manufacturers
K 1
WHITE;BLUE FREEFORM · Phentermine
2 manufacturers
LANNETT 1310
YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
10 manufacturers
LANNETT 1308
BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
9 manufacturers
LANNETT 1438
BLUE;WHITE CAPSULE · Phentermine
5 manufacturers
LANNETT 1743
BLUE;WHITE CAPSULE · Phentermine
3 manufacturers
LANNETT 0597
BLACK CAPSULE · Phentermine
6 manufacturers
LANNETT 1742
ORANGE;GRAY CAPSULE · Phentermine
LANNETT 1742
GRAY;ORANGE CAPSULE · Phentermine
3 manufacturers
LCI 1366
YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
LCI 1398
GRAY;YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
LCI 1445
BLUE OVAL · Phentermine
11 manufacturers
MP 273
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
16 manufacturers
MP 273
WHITE OVAL · Phentermine
19 manufacturers
MUTUAL 274
YELLOW CAPSULE · Phentermine
8 manufacturers
N 16
BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
3 manufacturers
N 1
GRAY CAPSULE · Phentermine
4 manufacturers
N 3
WHITE;BLUE CAPSULE · Phentermine
3 manufacturers
N 4
WHITE;BLUE OVAL · Phentermine
4 manufacturers
P22
BLUE;WHITE CAPSULE · Phentermine
Side effects
Reported reactions include cardiovascular effects (palpitation, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure); CNS effects (overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, headache); gastrointestinal effects ("dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation"); and other effects including urticaria, impotence, and changes in libido.