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Phentermine: Research, Dosing, and Where to Buy in 2026

A research-first profile for Phentermine, aggregating mechanism notes, transcript dosing mentions, vendor recommendations, and PubMed-indexed literature without presenting medical guidance.

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Quick Answer

Phentermine is a research compound profiled here from named-expert transcripts and peer-reviewed literature, without medical guidance. As of July 2026, The Peptide Wiki aggregates 8 PubMed-cited papers for Phentermine, each linked to its source.

Key Facts
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  • 8 PubMed-indexed citations listed in the research table below.
  • 0 vendor recommendations captured from named experts.
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What is Phentermine?

Research compound aggregated from creator and literature mentions. No direct disease-treatment claims are made on this page.

Phentermine Dosing Protocols

The entries below are transcript-derived dosing mentions. They are preserved for research context and are not medical advice.

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Where to Buy Phentermine in 2026

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Side Effects and Safety

Anecdotal reports and study-level observations vary by route, dose, and individual. This page does not provide medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before any research use.

User Reviews

User reviews aggregator coming Q3 2026 (Reddit + YouTube comments + Discord research notes). Until then, see the expert quote section above and PubMed citations below.

Research Efficacy Snapshot

Published efficacy percentages cited in PubMed trials and named-expert reports about Phentermine. Each line links to the original source.

  • "The cohort was 84% female and 45% white, with a mean (SD) baseline age 43.5 (10.7) years and BMI of 37.8 (7.2) kg/m2 ." ยท Lewis K et al, 2019 PubMed
  • "In multivariable models, longer-term users of phentermine experienced more weight loss; patients using continuously for > 12 months lost 7.4% more than the referent group at 24 months (P < 0.001)." ยท Lewis K et al, 2019 PubMed
  • "The composite CVD or death outcome was rare (0.3%, 41 events), with no significant difference in hazard ratios between groups." ยท Lewis K et al, 2019 PubMed
  • "After 56 weeks of treatment, percent weight loss achieved with PHEN/TPM was 10.6%, 8.4%, and 5.1% with 15/92 mg, 7.5/46 mg, and 3.75/23 mg, respectively (p < 0.0001)." ยท Smith S et al, 2013 PubMed
  • "The 52-week extension study (SEQUEL) showed maintained weight loss over 2 years with 9.3% and 10.5% weight loss from baseline for 7.5/46 mg and 15/92 mg PHEN/TPM (p < 0.0001)." ยท Smith S et al, 2013 PubMed
  • "A significantly higher proportion of patients achieved greater than 5%, 10%, or 15% weight loss with PHEN/TPM compared with placebo." ยท Smith S et al, 2013 PubMed
  • "Adverse reactions occurring in 5% or more of study subjects included paresthesia, dizziness, dysgeusia, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth." ยท Smith S et al, 2013 PubMed
  • "Primary endpoints were the percentage change in bodyweight and the proportion of patients achieving at least 5% weight loss." ยท Gadde K et al, 2011 PubMed
  • "38 (4%) patients assigned to placebo, 19 (4%) to phentermine 7·5 mg plus topiramate 46·0 mg, and 73 (7%) to phentermine 15·0 mg plus topiramate 92·0 mg had depression-related adverse events; and 28 (3%), 24 (5%), and 77 (8%), respectively, had anxiety-related adverse events." ยท Gadde K et al, 2011 PubMed

Phentermine Research Findings in Numbers

Quantitative results quoted verbatim from the indexed peer-reviewed studies and attributed clinical protocols below.

  • After 56 weeks of treatment, percent weight loss achieved with PHEN/TPM was 10.6%, 8.4%, and 5.1% with 15/92 mg, 7.5/46 mg, and 3.75/23 mg, respectively (p &lt PMID 23482732
  • The 52-week extension study (SEQUEL) showed maintained weight loss over 2 years with 9.3% and 10.5% weight loss from baseline for 7.5/46 mg and 15/92 mg PHEN/TPM (p &lt PMID 23482732
  • At 56 weeks, change in bodyweight was -1·4 kg (least-squares mean -1·2%, 95% CI -1·8 to -0·7), -8·1 kg (-7·8%, -8·5 to -7·1 PMID 21481449
  • p<0·0001), and -10·2 kg (-9·8%, -10·4 to -9·3 PMID 21481449
  • p<0·0001) with phentermine 7·5 mg plus topiramate 46·0 mg, and 687 (70% PMID 21481449
  • p<0·0001) with phentermine 15·0 mg plus topiramate 92·0 mg PMID 21481449

Research and Studies

8 PubMed-indexed papers reference Phentermine. Top 8 shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phentermine FDA-approved?

Phentermine is presented on this page as a research compound. FDA approval status, scheduling, and state-specific rules may apply and change. Verify current regulatory status before any decision.

How much research has been published on Phentermine?

8 PubMed-indexed paper(s) reference Phentermine in our current research feed. See the Research and Studies section above for citations.