Diethylpropion vs. Phendimetrazine for Weight loss: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Diethylpropion

Phendimetrazine

Summary for Diethylpropion

Prescription only

Diethylpropion is a medication that's taken by mouth help with obesity and weight loss. It's typically used together with a low-calorie diet and exercise plan. This medication is only meant to be used for a short period of time because it has many potential risks.

Indications for Diethylpropion

Weight management when diet and exercise alone aren't enough in people with obesity

Pros and Cons for Diethylpropion

Pros

An option to help manage your weight when diet and exercise alone haven't worked
Helps lower your appetite so you're not as hungry before meals
Comes as both an immediate-release tablet (taken before each meal) and an extended-release tablet (taken once a day)
Lower-cost generic available

Cons

Might not be a good choice for people age 65 or older, or people with kidney or heart problems
Can cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop the medication after taking it for a while
Not for long-term use
Might not work as well as other weight loss medications
Not recommended for people who've taken similar weight loss medications (like phentermine (Adipex-P)) in the past year

Common Side Effects for Diethylpropion

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Constipation
Dry mouth
Headache
Nervousness
Jitteriness
Racing heart
Trouble falling asleep
Changes in sex drive

Warnings for Diethylpropion

High blood pressure affecting the heart and lungs
Heart valve problems
Potential for misuse and dependence

Summary for Phendimetrazine

Prescription only

Phendimetrazine, formerly known as brand-name medication Bontril, is a prescription sympathomimetic medication typically used in combination with diet and exercise. It works as an appetite suppressant in the brain to help adults with weight loss. It's available as an immediate-release tablet taken by mouth two to three times per day, and an extended-release capsule taken once per day. Side effects include restlessness, headache, and high blood pressure.

Indications for Phendimetrazine

Short-term treatment for weight management in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of:

30 kg/m2 or greater; or
27 kg/m2 or greater with other risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol)

Pros and Cons for Phendimetrazine

Pros

Comes in immediate-release and extended-release forms
Available as a lower-cost generic form

Cons

Risk of misuse and dependency
Typically recommended to be used for a short period of time (a few weeks)

Common Side Effects for Phendimetrazine

Fast heartbeat
High blood pressure
Restlessness
Trouble sleeping
Nervousness
Shakiness
Sweating

Warnings for Phendimetrazine

Not safe with other weight loss medications
Lower response to the medication over time
Risk of misuse and dependence
High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
Heart valve problem
Risk of high blood pressure
Risk of low blood sugar in people with diabetes

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Diethylpropion vs. Phendimetrazine

Diethylpropion

Phendimetrazine

Summary for Diethylpropion

Indications for Diethylpropion

Pros and Cons for Diethylpropion

Pros

Cons

Common Side Effects for Diethylpropion

Warnings for Diethylpropion

Summary for Phendimetrazine

Indications for Phendimetrazine

Pros and Cons for Phendimetrazine

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Common Side Effects for Phendimetrazine

Warnings for Phendimetrazine

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Diethylpropion

Phendimetrazine

Summary for Diethylpropion

Indications for Diethylpropion

Pros and Cons for Diethylpropion

Pros

Cons

Common Side Effects for Diethylpropion

Warnings for Diethylpropion

Summary for Phendimetrazine

Indications for Phendimetrazine

Pros and Cons for Phendimetrazine

Pros

Cons

Common Side Effects for Phendimetrazine

Warnings for Phendimetrazine