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What are phentermine and metformin used for?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Weight loss.: Phentermine boost metabolism for a while, before your body puts on the brakes. It is a stimulant, and also suppresses apptetite slightly. Metformin, the best first choice for diabetics, increases Insulin sensitivity, thereby lowering insulin, which makes it hard to put fatty acids into a fat cell. Many weight loss clinics use this combo. Phentermine is a controlled substance.

Answered 6/4/2021

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Wt. Loss & Diabetes: The first is an amphetamine-like substance; the second is an anti-diabetic medication.

Answered 2/23/2021

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Different: Phentermine is used for weight loss and metformin is used for diabetes and pcos.

Answered 1/8/2018

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