Shreya Kapoor Shreya Kapoor Asked 8 months ago

Does phentermine cause weight loss?

My doctor suggested Phentermine to help me with my weight loss goals. I'm hopeful but want to understand its effectiveness. Does Phentermine cause weight loss, and how quickly can one expect results?

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Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Haan, it is a medicine that reduces hunger so people lose weight quickly. But child, these English medicines have hot power and can cause a lot of heat in the body. Do not take it without asking a big doctor first.

Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it suppresses appetite, which helps in weight loss, but it can also affect your heart rate and blood sugar management. For diabetics, we have to be extremely careful with such stimulants. Please seek a proper prescription instead of self-medicating.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it definitely helps jumpstart weight loss by keeping those food cravings away! But it's not a permanent magic wand. You still have to do the hard work of eating clean and exercising to keep the weight off permanently!

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It does cause weight loss because it is a prescription-strength appetite suppressant. However, it's only a short-term solution and comes with side effects like insomnia and anxiety. You cannot buy it over the counter in India anyway without a doctor's slip.

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Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

It does, but if your weight gain is due to an underlying hormonal issue like thyroid or PCOS, phentermine won't solve the root cause. I highly suggest getting a full hormone panel done first and discussing the results with a qualified endocrinologist.

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