About Phentermine Diet Pills

History

Phentermine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1959 after a series of successful tests performed on lab rats proved it to be an effective appetite suppressant. However since the approval in 1959, no other tests have been performed to show any possible long term effects phentermine may cause. It was introduced to the dieting world in the seventies, and became available to dieters with a doctor's prescription only. It was in 1990 that the diet industry chose to combine the original phentermine with fenfluramine, and the drug became known as Fen-Phen. Fen-Phen was never approved by the FDA and soon was voluntarily removed from the market due to reports of abnormal heart valves among thirty percent of its users. Phentermine is now back on the market in its original form.

Phentermine is highly effective at helping those who are obese to lose weight rapidly. It is recommended for anyone who needs to lose more than twenty pounds to help relieve serious health conditions obesity may cause. While obesity in and of itself is dangerous enough, the rapid weight loss associated with phentermine can greatly reduce the risk of high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Phentermine is a prescription drug that is considered a stimulant of the central nervous system. It works by suppressing appetite and boosting energy, making it a highly effective supplement when added to a healthy diet and exercise regimen. It can be taken either through the use of time released capsules which only need to be taken once a day, or through the use of tablets, which are to be taken three times a day with meals.

Phentermine is only prescribed for a period of three to six weeks due to the fact that it is stimulant, making it habit-forming. Rarely, a doctor will prescribe it for a period of twelve weeks depending on the patient's current health condition and the severity of their obesity.

Before using phentermine, keep in mind that you can become addicted to it. There are new supplements on the market, such as Hoodia Godonii, that have been proven to be as effective as phentermine without any of the side effects. Although the FDA has not requested that phentermine be removed from today's market because it is back in its original form, it is still a drug that can only be obtained through a prescription from your doctor. There are generic forms available for purchase on the Internet, and while most of them are legitimate, some are not. It can be very hard to get a prescription from your doctor for phentermine unless you are morbidly obese (more than thirty pounds overweight), which is why purchase over the Internet has become a popular way of obtaining this diet pill.

There are variations to the original phentermine available to the public, all of which will produce an average weight loss of about eight pounds a month. There is phentarmine, which is one hundred percent natural, fedramine which provides more of an energy boost than the original phentermine and is available without prescription, phentramin which is the only pharmaceutical grade of phentermine available without prescription, rimonabent which is not addictive and can be used for a long period of time, andpPhenterlean which is not considered to be a true alternative to phentermine because it does not provide any boost of energy.

Again, phentermine is not for long term use because it can become addictive. There are other side effects that need to be watched for as well including sleeplessness, dry mouth, constipation, irritability and upset stomach. While many of these go away within a few days, it is imperative to call your doctor if they continue. It can also increase your heart rate and raise your blood pressure because it is a stimulant containing caffeine. If you have a history of anxiety or depression, taking phentermine can aggravate these conditions. Therefore, it is recommended that you talk to your doctor and weigh your options before requesting a prescription for this drug.