phentermine
noun
phen·ter·mine
ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn 
: an anorectic drug C10H15N used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity
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The drugs were often used in combination with another appetite suppressant called phentermine, which remains on the market but is prescribed only for short-term use, typically less than 12 weeks, due to its own adverse side effects, including addiction.
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
However, the task force did examine studies involving the medications liraglutide, semaglutide, orlistat, phentermine and topiramate (sold under brand names such as Saxenda, Wegovy, Alli, Lomaira and Topamax, respectively).
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Jen Christensen,
CNN,
18 June 2024
In 2012, a combination medication of phentermine and topiramate was approved for adult use by the FDA under the name Qysmia.
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Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
30 Apr. 2024
Qsymia combines both phentermine and topiramate in a single pill and at lower doses than either drug used alone.
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David Snyder,
Verywell Health,
30 Mar. 2024
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
However, the task force did examine studies involving the medications liraglutide, semaglutide, orlistat, phentermine and topiramate (sold under brand names such as Saxenda, Wegovy, Alli, Lomaira and Topamax, respectively).
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
18 June 2024
In 2012, a combination medication of phentermine and topiramate was approved for adult use by the FDA under the name Qysmia.
—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
30 Apr. 2024
Qsymia combines both phentermine and topiramate in a single pill and at lower doses than either drug used alone.
—
David Snyder,
Verywell Health,
30 Mar. 2024
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“Phentermine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phentermine. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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phentermine
noun
phen·ter·mine
ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn
: an anorectic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C10H15N·HCl to treat obesity
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