Phentermine

Also indexed as: Adipex-P®, Duromine®, Fastin®, Ionamin®, Obenix®, Obephen®, Obermine®, Obestin®, Phentamine®, Phentride®, T-Diet®, Zantril®

Phentermine is a nonamphetamine drug used as a short-term adjunct to calorie restriction for weight loss. Phentermine is available in two forms, phentermine hydrochloride (Fastin® and others) and phentermine resin (Ionamin® and others).

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
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Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.

Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Food
Phentermine should be taken on an empty stomach.¹

Alcohol
Phentermine may cause dizziness or blurred vision.² Alcohol may intensify these effects, increasing the risk for accidental injury. People taking phentermine should avoid alcohol.

References
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1. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Anorexiants. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Mar 1989, 239.

2. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Anorexiants. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Mar 1989, 239.

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