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Sympathomimetics

Sympathomimetics are used in combination with diet and exercise to help with weight loss. They increase brain activity to speed up mental and physical processes and may help reduce appetite.

Why are sympathomimetics prescribed?

  1. Weight Loss (100%)

Key takeaways

Appetite suppressants help with weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise. They help lower your appetite and may also speed up the functions of your body. These medications are typically controlled substances, so they carry a risk of dependence and misuse. Examples include phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira), diethylpropion, and phendimetrazine.

Prices for popular Sympathomimetics medications
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phentermine

as low as$8
Phentermine (Adipex-P) is an inexpensive drug used to decrease appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
PHENDIMETRAZINE promotes weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It is often used for a short period of time. It works by decreasing appetite.
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lomaira

as low as$18
PHENTERMINE promotes weight loss. It works by decreasing appetite. It is often used for a short period of time. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
DIETHYLPROPION promotes weight loss. It can be used short-term to promote weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by decreasing appetite.
PHENDIMETRAZINE promotes weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It is often used for a short period of time. It works by decreasing appetite.
BENZPHETAMINE promotes weight loss. It can be used short-term to promote weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by decreasing appetite.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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