Phentermine—The Easy Way To Loose Weight

Phentermine works by blocking the nerve cells that release and reabsorb serotonin, thus increasing serotonin levels. The increased serotonin acts in the brain and enhances feelings of fullness so that you eat less. By eating less, you consequently lose weight.This medicine can help you reduce weight or maintain a lower weight by suppressing your appetite.
"If it wasn’t for dogs ,some people would never go for a walk," goes a popular saying. No time ,for gym ,no will power,no dog ----- reasons for not being fit and exercising are many.Yet people would like to compete with a Sylvester Stallone or Naomi Campbell ,depending on your gender.

Although exercise and a balanced diet is the best way to loose weight, but if you are not regimental by nature, losing weight can be easy with Phentermine. Phentermine is a centrally-acting appetite suppressant that is used as a weight control medication. It is indicated for the management of obesity.

Phentermine works by blocking the nerve cells that release and reabsorb serotonin, thus increasing serotonin levels. The increased serotonin acts in the brain and enhances feelings of fullness so that you eat less. By eating less, you consequently lose weight.This medicine can help you reduce weight or maintain a lower weight by suppressing your appetite.

Phentermine was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1959 as an appetite suppressant for treatment of obesity. Phentermine is currently sold under the brand names Ionamin® (Medeva Pharmaceuticals) and Adipex-P (Gate Pharmaceuticals) and is also available as a generic medication, known as "Phentermine". It is a prescription based diet pill that works as an appetite suppressant and a central nervous system stimulant.

Phentermine is one of the leading weight loss drugs, recommended for people who suffer from obesity, have an elevated body mass or need to lose more than 10 pounds. Clinical trials reported that use of Phentermine with a 1,000-calorie-a-day diet reduced weight by 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) compared to a 10.5 lb (4.8 kg) weight loss with diet only.

Phentermine comes in tablets and extended-release capsules. It usually is taken as a single daily dose in the morning or three times a day 30 minutes before meals. Most people take the drug for 3-6 weeks; the length of treatment depends on how you respond to the medication. Phentermine can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.

Like any other drug Phentermine too is not without its side effects. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking phentermine and seek emergency medical attention.—Difficult breathing, closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face. An irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure.

By Rosy Parker
Published: 6/9/2006
 
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