Are Adipex and Phentermine the same?

[Paplo]

I know that Adipex is brand name and Phentermine is generic, but aren't they the same drug? Why would a doctor prescribe Adipex when phentermine can do the job for cheaper?

[ChristySmiles]

I'm pretty sure they're the same. One simply brand name and the other is generic. I mean, it's possible that the non-active ingredients are different, but this shouldn't effect how it works.

[madscientist]

They are. I personally would choose the generic version. However, you be required to take Adipex depending on your insurance or your doctor's instructions or vice versa. Sometimes insurance companies will only cover the cost of the brand name or the generic version. However, in terms of effectiveness it should be the same.

[tara]

They are the same. One's just generic. Should do the exact same thing.

[tammybear]

I know that Adipex is brand name and Phentermine is generic, but aren't they the same drug? Why would a doctor prescribe Adipex when phentermine can do the job for cheaper?

That's a question I would actually ask your doctor. Chances are that they do the same thing (overall) but I have heard some cases where generic versions of drugs actually produce different effects. If you do want to take a generic, it's best to ask your doctor to recommend one to you and then make sure that when the pharmacy fills it they choose the one you want. After all, there is more than one generic pill out there.

[Paplo]

That's a question I would actually ask your doctor. Chances are that they do the same thing (overall) but I have heard some cases where generic versions of drugs actually produce different effects. If you do want to take a generic, it's best to ask your doctor to recommend one to you and then make sure that when the pharmacy fills it they choose the one you want. After all, there is more than one generic pill out there.

Really? Wouldn't it be illegal to sell something that produced different effects than the approved brand name drug? That's a scary thought! But yeah, I would definitely take what my doctor prescribed and insist that the pharmacy fill that one.

[Nelly]

Really? Wouldn't it be illegal to sell something that produced different effects than the approved brand name drug? That's a scary thought! But yeah, I would definitely take what my doctor prescribed and insist that the pharmacy fill that one.

It should be. If this does happen, I don't imagine it is something that happens often, and especially not with a medication that has been around for years. If you are concerned about that, I would ask your doctor. Honestly, the only difference between a generic and a brand name is the non-active ingredients.

[bigbobby]

It should be. If this does happen, I don't imagine it is something that happens often, and especially not with a medication that has been around for years. If you are concerned about that, I would ask your doctor. Honestly, the only difference between a generic and a brand name is the non-active ingredients.

Exactly. You shouldn't have any trouble with the generic. If you want to take the generic to save money, let your doctor know that's what you want to do. They will let you know if that's the best course of action or not.