Is phentermine addictive?
Phentermine is classified as a Schedule 4 controlled substance by the Food and Drug Administration, implying that it does have a minimal abuse liability. (Schedule 1 being the highest and 5 the lowest) Tolerance to the medication does develop, to where its side effects and some of its appetite suppressant effects lessen over time, which is one common component of a potentially addictive drug. However, for the vast majority of participants, no significant euphoric effect or high?is experienced from the medication, nor does the development of craving?for the drug appear to occur. If the drug were to be discontinued abruptly, many participants would experience some of rebound hunger and a little rebound fatigue, but no severe withdrawal symptoms of the sort generally associated with abrupt nicotine or caffeine cessation. So while the possibility of phentermine addiction?must be kept in mind, based on our experience, it would appear to be a very rare event. The development of psychological
Phentermine is classified as a Schedule 4 controlled substance by the Food and Drug Administration, implying that it does have a minimal abuse liability. (Schedule 1 being the highest and 5 the lowest) Tolerance to the medication does develop, to where its side effects and some of its appetite suppressant effects lessen over time, which is one common component of a potentially addictive drug.
