Generic Name

Brand Name (s)

How it works

Side Effects

Precautions

Is it a controlled substance?

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Phentermine

Adipex, Dapex, Fastin, Obe-Nix, Obephen, Obermine, Obestin-30, Ona-Mast, Parmine, Phentrol, T-Diet, Teramine, Unifast Unicelles, Willpowr.

Appetite suppressant. Triggers the satiety area of the brain that makes users feel full.

Dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, headache, upset stomach, constipation and irritability.

Tell your doctor if you have the following conditions: high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, emotional problems. Do not take with an MAO inhibitor.

Yes. Schedule IV controlled substance, with a low potential for abuse.

See our page on Adipex for further, more detailed information.

Sibutramine hydrochloride

Meridia

Appetite suppressant and a monoamine reuptake inhibitor – originally developed as an anti-depressant.

Dry mouth, anorexia, insomnia, constipation, headache, raised blood pressure and heart rate.

Consult your doctor if you have high blood pressure; coronary artery disease and/or heart-related chest pain; arrhythmias; previous heart attack; congestive heart failure; severe liver or kidney disease; stroke or symptoms of one; are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding; anorexia nervosa.; taking medications for depression; seizures; narrow angle glaucoma. People who are taking other medications that regulate the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain should also talk to their doctor.

Yes. Schedule IV controlled substance, with a low potential for abuse.

See our page on Meridia for further, more detailed information.

Benzphetamine

Didrex

Appetite suppressant. Triggers the satiety area of the brain that makes users feel full.

Headache, nervousness, irritability, dry mouth, sweating, nausea, constipation, insomnia, heart palpitations, increased blood pressure.

Not to be taken if using MAO inhibitor or if suffering from any form of heart disease, hardening of arteries, hypertension, glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism. Do not take if pregnant.

Yes. Schedule III controlled substance, with a moderate potential for abuse.

See our page on Didrex for further, more detailed information.

Phendimetrazine

Adipost, Adphen, Anorex, Bacarate, Bontril, Dyrexan-OD, Metra, Obalan, Phenzine, Statobex, Trimstat, Wehhless.

Appetite suppressant and stimulant (similar to amphetamines).

Restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, tremors, constipation, change in libido, blurred vision, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, hallucenations coma, convulsions.

Do not use for more than 3 months or with MAO inhibitors, along with a list of other medicines. Do not take if pregnant or nursing.

Yes. Schedule II controlled substance, with a high potential for abuse.

See our page on Bontril for further, more detailed information.

Diethylpropion hydrochloride

Depletite, Tenuate Dospan, Tepanil

Appetite suppressant. Triggers the satiety area of the brain that makes users feel full.

Irritability, insomnia, anxiety, dry mouth, changes in libido, blurred vision, restlessness, dizziness, euphoria, headaches, sweating, hypertension, nausea, irregular heartbeat and tremor.

Anyone with heart related illnesses, mental illness or epilepsy or taking a MAO inhibitor should not take this drug. Does not mix with certain drugs. Avoid caffeine. Do not take for more than 3 months. Not advised for use by pregnant women.

Yes. Schedule IV, with a low potential for abuse.

See our page on Tenuate Dospan for further, more detailed information.

Orlistat

Xenical

Stops body absorbing 30% of fat consumed.

Users may experience gas with an oily discharge, an urgency to make bowel movements, an increased number of bowel movements, and oily bowel movements.

Users need to take multivitamins in conjunction with drug. Not advised for pregnant women or people with eating disorders.

No.

See our page on Xenical for further, more detailed information.