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phentermine and Obesity, Morbid

phentermine has been researched along with Obesity, Morbid in 12 studies

Phentermine: A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It has been used most frequently in the treatment of obesity.

Obesity, Morbid: The condition of weighing two, three, or more times the ideal weight, so called because it is associated with many serious and life-threatening disorders. In the BODY MASS INDEX, morbid obesity is defined as having a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We present the unique case of a Choctaw lady with morbid obesity who has shown a profound response to pharmacotherapy with phentermine."7.75A case of profound weight loss secondary to use of phentermine. ( Koch, CA; McDonald, A; Melcescu, E; Uwaifo, GI, 2009)
"A 56-week randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate safety and efficacy of a controlled-release combination of phentermine and topiramate (PHEN/TPM CR) for weight loss (WL) and metabolic improvements."5.16Controlled-release phentermine/topiramate in severely obese adults: a randomized controlled trial (EQUIP). ( Allison, DB; Day, WW; Gadde, KM; Garvey, WT; Najarian, T; Peterson, CA; Schwiers, ML; Tam, PY; Troupin, B, 2012)
" The USA, the European Union and Norway have approved orlistat, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor for weight reduction for up to two years."4.80[The obesity epidemics--do diet pills have a place in the treatment?]. ( Birkeland, KI; Tonstad, S, 2000)
"Antiobesity drugs orlistat, liraglutide, semaglutide, and phentermine-topiramate vs no treatment."4.31Cost-Effectiveness of Antiobesity Drugs for Adolescents With Severe Obesity. ( Mital, S; Nguyen, HV, 2023)
" We present the unique case of a Choctaw lady with morbid obesity who has shown a profound response to pharmacotherapy with phentermine."3.75A case of profound weight loss secondary to use of phentermine. ( Koch, CA; McDonald, A; Melcescu, E; Uwaifo, GI, 2009)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (16.67)18.2507
2000's2 (16.67)29.6817
2010's4 (33.33)24.3611
2020's4 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jayaprakash, MS1
Beavers, DP1
Miller, GD1
McNatt, S1
Fernandez, A1
Edwards-Hampton, SA1
Ard, JD1
Mital, S1
Nguyen, HV1
Cohen, RV1
Cummings, DE1
Chua, MWJ1
Lai, BC1
Miras, AD1
le Roux, CW1
Kalarchian, M1
Turk, M1
Elliott, J1
Gourash, W1
Uwaifo, GI1
Melcescu, E1
McDonald, A1
Koch, CA1
Delaet, D1
Schauer, D1
Allison, DB1
Gadde, KM1
Garvey, WT1
Peterson, CA1
Schwiers, ML1
Najarian, T1
Tam, PY1
Troupin, B1
Day, WW1
Raison, CL1
Klein, HM1
Torretta, LK1
Tonstad, S1
Birkeland, KI1

Reviews

5 reviews available for phentermine and Obesity, Morbid

ArticleYear
Can medical therapy mimic the clinical efficacy or physiological effects of bariatric surgery?
    International journal of obesity (2005), 2014, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Obesity Agents; Bariatric Surgery; Benzazepines; Benzhydryl Compounds; Blood Glucose; Diabetes

2014
Lifestyle management for enhancing outcomes after bariatric surgery.
    Current diabetes reports, 2014, Volume: 14, Issue:10

    Topics: Appetite Depressants; Bariatric Surgery; Behavior Therapy; Comorbidity; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; D

2014
Obesity in adults.
    BMJ clinical evidence, 2011, Mar-17, Volume: 2011

    Topics: Adult; Diethylpropion; Gastric Bypass; Gastroplasty; Humans; Obesity; Obesity, Morbid; Phentermine;

2011
Dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, and phentermine for the treatment of morbid obesity.
    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 1997, Volume: 9, Issue:8

    Topics: Appetite Depressants; Fenfluramine; Humans; Obesity, Morbid; Patient Selection; Phentermine

1997
[The obesity epidemics--do diet pills have a place in the treatment?].
    Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 2000, Jun-30, Volume: 120, Issue:17

    Topics: Anti-Obesity Agents; Appetite Depressants; Cyclobutanes; Fenfluramine; Humans; Lactones; Leptin; Obe

2000

Trials

2 trials available for phentermine and Obesity, Morbid

ArticleYear
Impact on Cardiovascular Health of Using Phentermine/Topiramate in Combination With Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Super Obesity.
    The Journal of surgical research, 2023, Volume: 286

    Topics: Antihypertensive Agents; Gastrectomy; Humans; Laparoscopy; Obesity; Obesity, Morbid; Phentermine; Re

2023
Controlled-release phentermine/topiramate in severely obese adults: a randomized controlled trial (EQUIP).
    Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.), 2012, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Obesity Agents; Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Body Weight; Delayed-Ac

2012

Other Studies

5 other studies available for phentermine and Obesity, Morbid

ArticleYear
Cost-Effectiveness of Antiobesity Drugs for Adolescents With Severe Obesity.
    JAMA network open, 2023, 10-02, Volume: 6, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Obesity Agents; Child; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Female; Humans; Liraglutide; Male; Ob

2023
Weight Regain After Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery: A Wake-Up Call.
    Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.), 2020, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Bariatric Surgery; Gastric Bypass; Humans; Obesity, Morbid; Phentermine; Topiramate; Weight Gain

2020
Phentermine-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to Uncontrolled Hypertension in a Patient with Weight Regain Post-bariatric Surgery.
    Obesity surgery, 2021, Volume: 31, Issue:8

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Bariatric Surgery; Humans; Hypertension; Obesity, Morbid; Phentermine; Weight G

2021
A case of profound weight loss secondary to use of phentermine.
    Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 2009, Volume: 50, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Appetite Depressants; Body Mass Index; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dose-Response Relationship,

2009
Psychotic mania associated with fenfluramine and phentermine use.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1997, Volume: 154, Issue:5

    Topics: 1-Naphthylamine; Bipolar Disorder; Depressive Disorder; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Middle Aged; O

1997