Can you take phentermine long-term?
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Can you take phentermine long-term?
The authors concluded that phentermine is safe and effective for longer-term use—that is, >3 months—for weight loss in low-risk individuals.
How long can a person safely take phentermine?
Many doctors prescribe phentermine, on its own, to patients for more than 12 weeks. And anecdotal reports from many of my colleagues suggested that it was helpful for many patients long-term. But there’s a lack of research on its longer-term safety and efficacy.
What happens when you take phentermine for too long?
Physical and psychological dependence may occur with the long-term use of phentermine. A withdrawal reaction, which includes excessive drowsiness, fatigue, tremors and depression may occur after prolonged use.
Can phentermine cause long-term damage?
Long-term use of Adipex-P may cause physical and psychological dependence. A withdrawal reaction consisting of excessive drowsiness, fatigue, tremors and depression may occur after prolonged use.
How often can you take phentermine?
How to use Phentermine HCL. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once a day, 1 hour before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast. If needed, your doctor may adjust your dose to take a small dose up to 3 times a day. Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions.
How long can you take phentermine 15mg?
Phentermine should only be used for short-term use (less than 12 weeks at a time) to help with weight loss.
Can i take phentermine again?
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If you take too much of this medicine, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence).
Does phentermine hurt your liver?
Despite long term availability and wide use of phentermine, there have been no published reports linking it to clinically apparent acute liver injury. Likelihood score: E (unlikely cause of clinically apparent liver injury).