phentermine

Definition

A stimulant drug often prescribed as an appetite suppressant for weight management that affects the central nervous system.

Etymology

The name is a chemical contraction derived from 'phenyl-tertiary-butylamine'. It was coined in the mid-20th century to describe the structure of this synthetic phenethylamine stimulant.

In the news

The article mentions a combination of phentermine and topiramate as an example of a weight-loss treatment that can potentially trigger negative psychiatric side effects like anxiety and depression.

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