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Do you need a doctor's prescription for phentermine?

Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a prescription medicine used to lessen appetite. It can help weight loss by making you less hungry. Or it can help you feel full longer.

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Is phentermine a good choice for weight loss? Answer From Meera Shah, M.D. Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a prescription medicine used to lessen appetite. It can help weight loss by making you less hungry. Or it can help you feel full longer. Phentermine also is offered combined with topiramate for weight loss (Qsymia). The combined drug is approved for long-term use. Phentermine is approved for use for up to 12 weeks. But weight management can take time. So some health care providers might order it for longer use. Like other weight-loss medicines ordered by providers, phentermine is meant to be only part of a weight-loss plan. For example, it can be be used with healthy eating, physical activity and behavior change. Phentermine is for people with obesity or overweight who haven't been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone to improve their health. Phentermine is a Schedule 4 drug. This is a label given to drugs that can be misused. But the rate of misuse seems to be low.

Common side effects of phentermine include:

Faster heart rate

Sleeplessness

Nervousness

Constipation

Phentermine is one of the most prescribed weight-loss medicines. But it isn't a good choice for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma. It also isn't for people who are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

With Meera Shah, M.D.

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What pharmacy does Plenity use?

GoGoMeds GoGoMeds is the only pharmacy that can fill your Plenity prescriptions. Plenity is not available through retail pharmacies. E-prescribe Plenity to GoGoMeds Pharmacy in Southgate, KY or fax/e-fax to 877-766-0185.

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Only GoGoMeds Pharmacy can fill your Plenity prescriptions. E-prescribe Plenity to GoGoMeds Pharmacy in Southgate, KY, or fax/e-fax it to them at 877-766-0185. Each prescription should be written for 1 box (4-week supply) with the directions: “Take 3 capsules (1 pod) with 16 oz of water 20 minutes before lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. If a pre-meal dose is missed, take Plenity during or immediately after that meal.” Refills are up to clinical judgement, but we recommend 12 refills of Plenity to address the long-term nature of weight management. The patient will be offered the choice between a 4-week supply for $98 or a discounted 12-week supply for $249. Once GoGoMeds Pharmacy receives the prescription, they will contact your patient via email, text, or phone to complete checkout. Once the patient has completed checkout, they will typically receive their Plenity shipment within 2 business days.

To learn more and see a sample Plenity prescription, please visit https://www.myplenity.com/hcp/prescribing-plenity.

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