Phentermine Weight Loss Pills

Phentermine weight loss pills are the most commonly prescribed appetite suppressant drugs all over the world. These weight loss pills amount to approximately 50% of all the appetite suppressant prescriptions given to patients who need to lose weight. The popularity of these pills is due to a number of factors, specifically its efficacy, safety and cheaper cost compared to other commercially available weight loss pills. It is important to gain more knowledge and a better understanding of these weight loss drugs before you start to take them.

Phentermine weight loss pills are basically available in three forms: capsules, resin capsules and tablets. These weight loss pills are also available in three strengths: 15 mg, 30 mg and 37.5 mg. Some of these weight loss pills are immediate-release pills, such as Adipex. Typically, the effects of these pills last approximately 10-12 hours. On the other hand, a few weight loss pills, such as Ionamin, are released much more slowly and have a longer-lasting effect.

Phentermine weight loss pills are known by a number of brand names. The more common brand names are Adipex-P, Avaprex, Fastin, Ionamin, Phenterex, Pro-Fast, Obenix, Oby-Trim and Supremin, to name a few. These pills are developed and manufactured by several pharmaceutical companies, such as Gate Pharmaceuticals and Medeva Pharmaceuticals.

Generic forms of these weight loss pills are also available, manufactured by pharmaceutical companies such as Sandoz (Eon Labs) and Lannett Company, Inc. These pills are available in the same forms and strengths as the branded drugs. They also have the same active ingredient, Phentermine Hydrochloride. Thus, they act in a similar manner and with the same potency. Also, since the generic forms of the Phentermine weight loss pills have to be approved by the FDA before it is introduced in the market, they are therefore as effective and as safe as their branded counterparts. The main difference is that the generic phentermine drugs cost much less than the branded versions.

Aside from these phentermine pills, one can also find combination weight loss pills mixing phentermine with other drugs. One such cocktail is known as Fen-Phen, which is a combination of Fenfluramine and Phentermine. This cocktail is very powerful, with a greater effect than either of the two drugs given individually. However, the combination drug resulted in the development of heart disease in a big percentage of patients. This was attributed to the Fenfluramine component, which was eventually taken out of the market.

Another popular cocktail nowadays is known as Phen-Pro, which is a combination of Phentermine and Prozac in a low dose. Prozac can be replaced with several other antidepressants, such as Zoloft or Effexor. It is not used to prevent depression, but rather to prolong the effects of phentermine on the body. Although popular, the use of this combination drug has not been approved by the FDA, and requires further research to assess the efficacy and safety of the cocktail. At present, however, no significant side effects have been noted with the use of this combination.