Phentermine has not been studied for safety or use for children and it is not recommended for children under 16.

Phentermine (or other appetite suppressants) are NOT recommended for use by children under age 16. Studies on appetite suppressants have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants in children with use in other age groups.

This information is intended for information only. It is not a substitute for your doctor's instructions. Here we attempt to explain the differences between the different types of diet pills and weight loss drugs that are available by prescription. There are essentially 3 different kinds of weight loss actions employed by the different diet pills :

Phentermine® (Phentermine Hydrochloride) - Sympathomimetic family of appetite suppressants. Phentermine is the cheapest of the prescription diet pills. It is indicated to work for up to 3 months at which point the body builds up a resistance. Therefore it is useful for a quick start.