Phentermine is a prescription weight loss medication that works by stimulating your heart to pump faster and increasing your blood pressure, according to "Focus on Nursing Pharmacology," thereby causing your body to constantly burn more calories and suppress your appetite. When coupled with a healthy diet and exercise program, phentermine can assist dieters in losing 1 lb. to 2 lbs. per week, which "Handbook of Obesity Treatment" suggests is a good goal for steady weight loss.
Step 1
Visit your doctor and explain your interest in phentermine. Your doctor will review your medical history, discuss your weight loss goals with you and perform a physical. If your physician believes that you are a good candidate for phentermine, she will write you a prescription for phentermine.
Step 2
Take your phentermine prescription to your local pharmacy for fulfillment.
Step 3
Purchase your phentermine from the pharmacy you took your prescription to and ask your pharmacist any questions you may have about phentermine and how to safely take it.
References
- "Handbook of Obesity Treatment"; Thomas A. Wadden PhD and Albert J. Stunkard MD; 2004
- "Focus on Nursing Pharmacology"; Amy Morrison Karch; 2009



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