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Phentermine a contraction of phenyl-tertiary-butylamine is a psychostimulant drug of the phenethylamine class with pharmacology similar to amphetamine. It is used medically as an appetite suppressant.It is approved as an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise diet and behavioral modification. It is typically prescribed for individuals who are at increased medical risk due to their weight.
