Weight loss
Phentermine and other stimulant weight-loss drugs
Sympathomimetic weight-loss medication
Other names: Adipex, Adipex-P, Fastin, Lomaira, Qsymia, diethylpropion
Taken for: Weight lossTaking it for something else? The entries here do not cover that use. The FAA may address it in the guidance for your condition. Ask your examiner.
FAA guidance
Do not issue.
Examiner
Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate
FAA label
UNACCEPTABLE
The FAA lists phentermine and the other stimulant weight-loss drugs, including Qsymia, as unacceptable, with use prohibited as a single agent or in any combination product.
Track your medicationsShow the FAA's words: phentermine and other stimulant weight-loss drugsThe official FAA wording: one passage, each with its document and dateOpen
UNACCEPTABLE Weight Loss Medications. Use prohibited as a single agent or in any combination product. Sympathomimetic (such as phentermine): benzphetamine (Regimex), diethylpropion (Tenuate, Tempanil), phendimetrazine (Bontril), phentermine (Adipex, Fastin), phentermine + topiramate (Qsymia)