Guidelines

Can you take 30 mg of Phentermine?

Can you take 30 mg of Phentermine?

For oral dosage form (capsules): Adults and children 17 years of age and older—15 to 30 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken at approximately 2 hours after breakfast. Children 16 years of age and younger—Use is not recommended.

What is the highest mg of Adipex?

The recommended maximum dosage of ADIPEX-P® is 15 mg daily for patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2 ). Avoid use of ADIPEX-P® in patients with eGFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis [see Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

Is Adipex by prescription only?

Phentermine goes by the brand names Adipex-P, Lomaira, and Suprenza, or you can find it in combination medications for weight loss, such as Qsymia. It’s a controlled substance due to its chemical similarities to the stimulant amphetamine — making it available only with a prescription.

Does Adipex make you feel high?

Phentermine is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and reaches peak concentrations in the blood in three to 4.4 hours, by which time you should start feeling the effects, alerting you that the drug is working. The short-term effects of Adipex may include: Decreased appetite. Euphoria.

When is the best time to take Adipex?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once a day, 1 hour before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast. If needed, your doctor may adjust your dose to take a small dose up to 3 times a day. Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions.

What is the maximum daily dosage of phentermine?

The maximum daily dosage of phentermine is 37.5 mg, so taking two 37.5 phentermine a day (75 mg total) is NOT safe or effective [4]. Ingesting more medication does NOT improve results, but does increase the risk of adverse reactions and potentially-fatal phentermine overdose.

What are the contraindications to phentermine?

Phentermine use is contraindicated in those who: have a history of drug abuse. are allergic to sympathomimetic amine drugs. are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI ) or have taken one within the last 14 days. have cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, or glaucoma.

What is the generic brand of phentermine?

Phentermine is the generic form of the brand-name drugs Adipex-P, Suprenza, and Ionamin, which are used for weight loss. Phentermine decreases appetite and stimulates the body to burn calories more quickly. Fastin, a former brand name for phentermine, is no longer available in the United States.