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  • Lomaira (phentermine)
    Phentermine (Adipex-P)
  • Lomaira (phentermine)
    Phentermine (Adipex-P)

  • Summary of Lomaira vs. Phentermine

    Summary for Sympathomimetic
    Prescription only

    Lomaira (phentermine) is a prescription appetite suppressant. It's used to help with weight loss and is approved for people ages 17 years and older. Lomaira (phentermine) is taken by mouth, typically three times per day. This medication is shorter-acting compared to Adipex-P (phentermine), which is taken once daily. Common side effects include dry mouth, trouble sleeping, and headache. You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Lomaira (phentermine) because doing so can lead to serious risks, such as dizziness and heart problems.

    Summary for Sympathomimetic
    Prescription only

    Phentermine (Adipex-P) is an appetite suppressant. It's a prescription weight loss pill for people ages 17 years and older. This medication works best when it's part of a treatment plan that involves healthy diet and regular exercise. Phentermine (Adipex-P) is taken by mouth once daily, typically in the morning. Some of the more common side effects of this medication include dry mouth, trouble sleeping, and headache.

  • Indications of Lomaira vs. Phentermine

    Indications for
    •Short-term treatment for weight management in people ages 17 years and older with a body mass index (BMI) of:
    •30 kg/m2 or greater; or
    •27 kg/m2 or greater, and with at least one other weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol)
    Indications for

    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, and with at least one other weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol)

  • Pros and Cons of Lomaira vs. Phentermine

    Pros and Const for Sympathomimetic
    Pros
    •Many people lose about 5% to 10% of body weight
    •Makes you feel less hungry soon after you start treatment
    •Taken by mouth
    Cons
    •Taken multiple times a day
    •Harder to fall asleep if taken too close to bedtime
    •Short-term treatment only
    Pros and Const for Sympathomimetic
    Pros
    •Can help you lose 5% to 10% of body weight
    •Usually taken by mouth once per day
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    •Comes as tablets, capsules, and orally disintegrating tablets
    Cons
    •Most insurance companies don't cover the cost of phentermine (Adipex-P).
    •Has a risk of misuse and dependence since it's a stimulant medication that's similar to amphetamines
    •Might not be a good choice for people with high blood pressure
    •Should be avoided in children 16 years of age and younger, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people with serious heart problems

  • Common Side Effects of Lomaira vs. Phentermine

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dry mouth
    •Headache
    •Tremor
    •Constipation
    •Diarrhea
    •High blood pressure
    •Fast heart rate
    •Difficulty sleeping
    Common Side Effects for
    •Dry mouth
    •Headache
    •Tremor
    •Constipation
    •Diarrhea
    •High blood pressure
    •Fast heart rate
    •Difficulty sleeping

  • Warnings of Lomaira vs. Phentermine

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not safe to combined with other weight loss medications
    •Phentermine not working well
    •Risk of misuse and dependence
    •Trouble concentrating or problem with coordination
    •Heart and lung problems
    •Risk of high blood pressure
    •Risk of low blood sugar in people with diabetes
    Common Side Effects for
    •Not safe to combined with other weight loss medications
    •Phentermine not working well
    •Risk of misuse and dependence
    •Trouble concentrating or problem with coordination
    •Heart and lung problems
    •Risk of high blood pressure
    •Risk of low blood sugar in people with diabetes

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