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Phentermine

June 1, 2024

Selected References:

  • Aronne LJ. 1998. Obesity. Womens Health Issues 82(1):161- 181.
  • Chang JJ, Lathi RB, Kim SH. 2020. A retrospective study examining phentermine on preconception weight loss and pregnancy outcomes. Endocrine Practice;26(9):990-996. https://doi.org/10.4158/EP-2019-0609
  • Food and Drug Administration. 2012. Prescribing information for ADIPEX-P®. Retrieved April 2024 from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/085128s065lbl.pdf
  • Food and Drug Administration. 2013. Prescribing information for SUPRENZA Retrieved April 2024 from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/202088s005lbl.pdf.
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  • Winick M. 1989. Nutrition, Pregnancy, and Early Infancy. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins.

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