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A member asked:
Is phentermine an amphetamine?
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No: No. It's a sympathomimetic, but the exact mechanism of action is unknown.
Answered 11/1/2016
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Sort of: It is closely related to amphetamines, and has a similar nucleus, as do many naturally occurring chemicals in the body (like adrenaline) as well as other drugs, including many decongestants and the antidepressant bupropion (wellbutrin or zyban). It will show up in drug screens as amphetamine, but definitive testing will show that it is phentermine.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Phentermine: It is a Psychostimulant drug of the Phenethylamine class used for weight control. Its pharmacology is similar to Amphetamine.
Answered 3/27/2015
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Yes: It is an amphetamine but has significantly more potential and dangerous side effects than those used for ADHD
Answered 4/7/2016
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