Information About the Phenterprin Weight Loss Pill

Information About the Phenterprin Weight Loss Pill
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Phenterprin HCL is a relatively new diet pill to the market that acts as an appetite suppressant. It's meant to be used as a short term weight loss method for people classified as obese. According to the manufacturer's website, Phenterprin is supposed to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program.

History

According to a press release, Phenterprin was put on the market in 2005 to be used as an alternative to phentermine, adipex, ionamin, bontril, meridia, and didrex. The manufacturer claims that it is a pharmaceutical grade diet pill, however, phenterprin does not require a prescription.

Uses

Phenterprin is administered to people who have a body mass index of 30 or more and who are classified as obese, and is meant to be used only for short term weight management. It used as an appetite suppressant and claims to boost your metabolism by stimulating thermogenesis. Other uses include increased athletic performance and lean muscle.

How it Works

Phenterprin HCL contains amines, which are closely related to ammonia, that when combined with epinephrine can increase your energy and metabolism, suppress your appetite, and increase the utilization of amino acids for muscle maintenance.

Administration

The recommended dose of Phenterprin is one capsule per day. This should be taken in the morning with food in order to avoid stomach upsets, and the manufacturer strongly advises to take the pill at least 10 hours before your bedtime in order to avoid sleep disturbances.

Warning

Like most diet pills, Phentermin's list of side effects and warnings is long. Possible complications include hyper-activity, nervousness, sleep disturbances and dry mouth. Phentermin should not be taken if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you're classified as at risk for high blood pressure, kidney, thyroid, or psychiatric disease, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder or stroke.

References

Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: Nov 21, 2010

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