Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants are using in the short-term treat of obesity. Their appetite-reducing effect tends to decrease after a few weeks. Because of this, these medication are useful only during the first few weeks of a weight-loss program. The sympathomimetic appetite suppressants can help you to lose weight while you are learning new ways to eat and to exercise. Changes in eating habits and activity level must be developed and continued long-term in order for you to continue losing weight and to keep the lost weight from returning.
These medication are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are:
For quick reference, the following appetite suppressants are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Benzphetamine - benz-FET-a-meen† 2. Diethylpropion - dye-eth-il-PROE-pee-on 3. Mazindol - MAY-zin-dole 4. Phendimetrazine - fen-dye-MET-ra-zeen† 5. Phentermine - FEN-ter-meen Note:This information does not apply to phenylpropanolamine.
† Not commercially available in Canada Generic name product may be available in the USA