Phentermine

Phentermine is a Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that stimulates the release of norepinephrine in the hypothalamus resulting in a suppressed appetite while boosting your energy.  Phentermine is used with a clinician-approved exercise and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight.  Phentermine is one of the most commonly prescribed weight-loss medications and have proven results. 

 

Do NOT use with MAO-I within 14 days, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, cardiovascular disease

 

Side effect: dry mouth, palpitations, HTN, insomnia, bruxism, dependency

 

Dosing: 15-37.5mg 1 tablet PO every AM empty stomach (may break dose in half) 

It should be taken one to two hours before breakfast. 

 

Getting Started 

Initial Consult with Nurse Practitioner includes complete history and physical exam, vital signs and weight, assessment of concerns and weight loss goals, nutrition support and recommendations for weight loss including medication with Phentermine with a prescription for 30 days- $200

Monthly follow up with Nurse Practitioner with physical exam, vital signs and weight, discussion of medications efficacy and overall wellbeing with continued treatment with Phentermine for 30 days - $150