Abstract |
In France, extra restrictions have been placed on this appetite-suppressant drug. Phentermine is widely used in many countries despite its multiple adverse effects and lack of proven efficacy in preventing complications of obesity.
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Journal | Prescrire international
(Prescrire Int)
Vol. 21
Issue 130
Pg. 209
(Sep 2012)
ISSN: 1167-7422 [Print] France |
PMID | 23016252
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Obesity Agents
- Appetite Depressants
- Drug Combinations
- Narcotics
- Topiramate
- Fructose
- Phentermine
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Topics |
- Anti-Obesity Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Appetite Depressants
(adverse effects, classification, therapeutic use)
- Appetite Regulation
(drug effects)
- Drug Combinations
- Drug and Narcotic Control
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- France
- Fructose
(analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Narcotics
(adverse effects, classification, therapeutic use)
- Obesity
(drug therapy, psychology)
- Phentermine
(adverse effects, classification, therapeutic use)
- Topiramate
- Treatment Outcome
- Weight Loss
(drug effects)
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