If you are overweight, Phentermine may be the right short-term diet therapy for you.

Who Should Take Phentermine

• Men or women with a BMI (body mass index) of more than 30
• People who want to jumpstart their existing diet and exercise weight loss program

Who Shouldn’t Take Phentermine

If you are breastfeeding, pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor before starting to take Phentermine. Its safety in pregnant women and infants has not been tested.

Phentermine is not recommended for use in children younger than age 16.

Phentermine should be used with caution in people who have certain diseases, such as:

• heart disease
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• depression
• arteriosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries
• hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid gland
• glaucoma
• history of drug abuse

Phentermine should be used under the care of a licensed doctor.
Be sure to check with your doctor first if you have any of the conditions listed above.