Phentermine hydrochlorie or Adipex-P is a prescription appetite suppressant that can help you lose weight when supplemented by exercise and a well-balanced diet. Phentermine should be considered a temporary solution since the body develops immunity to the appetite suppressant within a few weeks. Long-term use is contra-indicated as it may result in complications, such as the primary pulmonary hypertension, a rare, fatal disease of the lungs, as well as valvular heart disease.

Phentermine, closely related chemically and pharmacologically to the amphetamines, works in a similar manner, which means abuse may result in intense psychosomatic dependency and severe social dysfunction. In such cases, discontinued use might result in severe withdrawal symptoms like extreme exhaustion and dejection.

Phentermine produces many side effects, such as skin aberration, insomnia, bad temper, hyperactivity, behavior changes, and neurosis or phobia. These can be somewhat countered when the diet and sleeping habits are changed while taking the drug.

Phentermine pills are available in different compositions and must be bought only on the doctor's orders. Since different companies are producing it, it is released into the market with different brand names, imprint names and others. Also, since the drug is in different compositions, the drug with the right dosage must be picked up to avoid complications. To find out which brand this should be, consult your physician. he or she will be able to tell you which pills do what.

Also be aware of the herbal versions of phentermine. These are widely lauded as better than the synthetic versions, but the side effect are similar, so be careful in either case.