Phentermine Without a Prescription

Although it is possible to obtain phentermine without a prescription, doing so is against the law. Since phentermine is a controlled substance, it can only be prescribed by appropriately licensed medical professionals who have a legitimate medical relationship with their patients. It is potentially dangerous to use phentermine without a prescription, so be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about getting a prescription.

 

Buying Phentermine Without a Prescription

Phentermine is a prescription medication approved for short-term use as a weight-loss aid. However, phentermine is chemically related to amphetamines and has the potential to be abused. Because phentermine is a controlled substance, there are more strict rules for obtaining it, and there are more strict fines and penalties for using or trying to buy phentermine without a prescription.
 

Can I Buy Phentermine Without a Prescription?

Sadly, the answer is yes, you can buy phentermine without a prescription. However, it is not legal to do so. Phentermine is to be dispensed only to people with a prescription and only for a legitimate medical purpose. It is illegal to buy phentermine without a prescription, and it is illegal to sell or give your phentermine to someone else. Doing any of these things is against federal (and most state) laws, and you can be prosecuted under both federal and state laws.
 
Some Web sites claim to offer a legitimate phentermine prescription after an "online consultation." However, phentermine can only be prescribed by appropriately licensed medical professionals who have a legitimate medical relationship with their patients. An online consultation is not considered to be a legitimate medical relationship, and it is not legal to obtain phentermine in this manner.
 
Before deciding to obtain phentermine without a prescription, it is important to understand the limitations of phentermine's effectiveness. Phentermine belongs to a group of medications that begin to lose their effectiveness for weight control after just a few weeks (this is why these medications are approved for short-term use only). Also, studies have shown that these medications increase weight loss, but only by a very small amount (only a fraction of a pound per week).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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