Phentermine (phnyl-tertiary-butylamine) is an appetite suppressant of the amphetamine and phnethylamine class. It is usually prescribed for people who have health risks related to their weight, and it works by releasing chemicals in the brain that help control appetite.
Phentermine is sold under many different commercial trade names, including Adipex P, Ionamin, Fastin, Obermine, Phentrol, Phenterex, Zantryl, Redusa, and man others...
Phentermine received FDA approval in 1959 and has been sold under many different names ever since.
Side effects include increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, but these effects are usually more mild than similar amphetamines. It may also cause restlessness and insomnia.
Phentermine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breast feeding.






