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Phentermine hydrochloride

Used for: Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m 2 , or ≥ 27 kg/m 2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia). Below is a chart of body mass index (BMI) based on various heights and weights.

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Lipid-lowering medicine Cholesterol and lipid medicines ID 1298

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m 2 , or ≥ 27 kg/m 2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia). Below is a chart of body mass index (BMI) based on various heights and weights.

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Active Ingredient

PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

Phentermine Hydrochloride

Generic / Alternate Names

PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

Cardiovascular common use

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Peripheral Artery Disease

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

Cardiovascular common use

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Stroke

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

Cardiovascular common use

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High Cholesterol

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

Cardiovascular/Metabolic common use

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Metabolic Syndrome

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

Endocrine/Metabolic common use

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Fatigue

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Medication side effects

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Muscle weakness

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Muscle pain

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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