"Addiction potential of phentermine prescribed during long-term treatment of obesity"

Conclusions:
"Phentermine abuse or psychological dependence (addiction) does not occur in patients treated with phentermine for obesity. Phentermine treatment does not induce phentermine drug craving, a hallmark sign of addiction. Amphetamine-like withdrawal does not occur upon abrupt treatment cessation even at doses much higher than commonly recommended and after treatment durations of up to 21 years.'

"Phentermine is a keeper: Phentermine is a long term player for weight loss and weight management"

Conclusions:

"The best weight loss medication for you depends on individual factors, including your medical history, weight goals, and risk tolerance."

"Safety and Effectiveness of Longer-Term Phentermine Use: Clinical Outcomes from an Electronic Health Record Cohort"

Conclusions:

"Greater weight loss without increased risk of incident CVD or death was observed in patients using phentermine monotherapy for longer than 3 months. Despite the limitations of the observational design, this study supports the effectiveness and safety of longer-term phentermine use for low-risk individuals."

"Off-label long-term use of phentermine for weight management"

Conclusions:

"The critical appraisal highlights the importance for primary care physicians to be well-versed in facilitating patient behavioral change, and if necessary, incorporating pharmacotherapy based on each patient's circumstances...

The most significant lesson learned from this Clinical Decision Report is that we, as physicians, should be more honest with out patients by educating them about the fact that 12-week therapy with phentermine is not helpful towards the ultimate goal of long-term weight loss."