{"id":55252,"date":"2022-11-14T15:38:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T20:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=55252"},"modified":"2025-03-21T15:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T19:13:56","slug":"phentermine-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/phentermine-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Phentermine alternatives: What can I take instead of phentermine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phentermine<\/span><\/a> is a prescription drug commonly used for weight loss. It is available as a generic drug and under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira. As a Schedule IV <\/span>controlled substance<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>phentermine<\/span><\/a> has the potential for abuse and dependence and should not be used in people with a history of substance use disorder. Phentermine is chemically related to amphetamine and other central nervous system (CNS) <\/span>stimulants<\/span><\/a> that are often misused. Phentermine is FDA-approved for short-term use, but healthcare providers sometimes prescribe it for longer periods of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Phentermine may not be the most suitable drug for everyone. The good news is that if you are looking for an alternative to phentermine, there are various other options available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of phentermine?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Other types of medications are available if you are looking for a phentermine alternative. The table below compares phentermine with common alternatives. All of the weight loss drugs listed are FDA-approved prescription medications. Your healthcare provider can advise you on which medication may be best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Compare phentermine alternatives<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adipex-P (phentermine)<\/span><\/td>\nShort-term treatment of obesity<\/span><\/td>\n15 to 37.5 mg by mouth in the morning (dosage may start lower and be slowly increased to this dosage)<\/span><\/td>\nPhentermine coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contrave (naltrexone and bupropion)<\/span><\/td>\nChronic weight management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWeek 1: 1 tablet in the morning<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 2: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 3: 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 4 and thereafter: 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening<\/span><\/td>\n

Contrave coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lomaira (phentermine)<\/span><\/td>\nShort-term treatment of obesity<\/span><\/td>\n8 mg by mouth 3 times daily<\/span><\/td>\nLomaira coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate)<\/span><\/td>\nWeight-loss and long-term weight maintenance<\/span><\/td>\nVaries<\/span><\/td>\nQsymia coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saxenda<\/span><\/td>\nChronic weight management<\/span><\/td>\n0.6 mg injected subcutaneously daily for 1 week, then the dose is increased gradually to a target (and maximum) dose of 3 mg injected daily<\/span><\/td>\nSaxenda coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wegovy (semaglutide)<\/span><\/td>\nWeight-loss and long-term weight maintenance\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cardiovascular risk reduction<\/span><\/td>\n

0.25 mg injected subcutaneously every week for 4 weeks, then gradually increased by healthcare provider to a maintenance dose of 1.7 or 2.4 mg once weekly<\/span><\/td>\nWegovy coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zepbound (tirzepatide)<\/span><\/td>\nWeight-loss and long-term weight maintenance<\/span><\/p>\n

Obstructive sleep apnea<\/span><\/td>\n

2.5 mg injected subcutaneously every week for 4 weeks, then gradually increased by healthcare provider to a maintenance dose of 5, 10, or 15 mg once weekly<\/span><\/td>\nZepbound coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to phentermine<\/span><\/h3>\n