Appetite Suppressants Class
Your Family Walk-In Clinic offers different appetite suppressants to assist you in your weight loss journey. Appetite suppressants aid in managing appetite which allows one to reduce meal portion sizes and aide in making healthy food choices. This medication class can boost energy and increase one’s metabolism to burn calories and promote a more active lifestyle, thus increasing calorie burning. Medications in this class include Adipex (phentermine), and Tenuate (diethylpropion).
Adipex (phentermine)
Better known as phentermine, is a medication to decrease appetite. It promotes weight loss by decreasing hunger and it may help you feel full longer.
Phentermine is best used for those who eat excessively and needs appetite curbing.
Phentermine is used for people who are obese or overweight when combined with diet, exercise and change of lifestyle.
Typical side effects:
- Faster heart rate
- Sleeplessness
- Nervousness
- Constipation
Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate ER)
This medication is a combination medication of phentermine and topiramate to promote weight loss.
This patient is used best when the patient enters a reduced-calorie diet program, exercise program and behavior modification. Phentermine is a medication that promotes decreased appetite and topiramate works in the brain to lower appetite and promote the feeling of fullness.
This medication works best in patients who need both appetite curbing and have either sleep-related eating disorders, night-time snackers, or specific cravings.
Common side effects:
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Pins and needle sensation of the hands and feet
- Metallic taste
Contrave (Wellbutrin/bupropion with naltrexone)
This weight loss aide is a combination of Wellbutrin/bupropion and naltrexone. These medications work on various parts of the brain to promote weight loss by reducing appetite and reducing food cravings.
This medication works best when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise to enhance weight management.
This is for those who lack energy/motivation; depressed; and who have cravings (patients who crave specific foods) or binge eating.
Common side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Stomach Pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Sweating
- Flushing
Tenuate (diethylpropion)
Tenuate/Diethylpropion is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system. It works by managing appetite and promotes increased energy that is used by the body.
This medication is best used in patients who have BMIs over 30 and have not been able to lose weight.
Tenuate/Diethylpropion works best when combined with an exercise program and a diet program that is specifically designed for the patient to lose weight.
Common Side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Irritability
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
