Diet Pills and Weight Loss Products: Efficacy and Side Effects

Are over-the-counter diet pills as effective as Phentermine? Explore how Hydroxycut, Slim Fast, and fat-burning supplements like Yohimbine impact appetite and metabolism during fasting.

The Average Monthly Weight Loss Using Phentermine

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Beth Spicer

Phentermine and phentermine hydrochloride are the technically correct names for a very popular type of prescription diet pill, one that has been around since the late 1950s. Medical research studies of this drug show that it is both safe and effective when used according to a doctor's instructions.

Beth Spicer is a statistician in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Her professional experience includes 20 years working in social, behavioral and medical research for Duke University, GlaxoSmithKline, Family Health International and other area research institutions. She holds a B.S. in mathematics from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a M.B.A. from The College of William & Mary.