1. A prescription medication that acts as an appetite suppressant, used to aid weight loss in obese or overweight patients.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used short-term; requires medical supervision

Examples

• The doctor prescribed phentermine to help her manage her weight loss program.
• Phentermine is a controlled substance that should only be taken under medical supervision.
• Some patients experience side effects when taking phentermine, including increased heart rate.
• Phentermine works by stimulating the central nervous system to reduce appetite.
• The medication phentermine is typically prescribed for short-term use, usually 12 weeks or less.