Comparing Phentermine vs Belviq
Phentermine | Belviq |
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Phentermine | Belviq (lorcaserin) |
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Prescription only
Phentermine may be used short-term as an aid to weight loss; however, it can be addictive and tolerance may develop to its weight-losing effects, rendering it less effective with time. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Belviq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 3007 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Belviq has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 884 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: phentermine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Belviq side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Lomaira |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
20 hours |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 194 drugs are known to interact with phentermine:
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A total of 193 drugs are known to interact with Belviq:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 14, 1973 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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