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Bontril vs. Adipex: Comparison
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Are Bontril and Adipex the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Bontril?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Adipex?
- What is Bontril?
- What is Adipex?
- What Drugs Interact with Bontril?
- What Drugs Interact with Adipex?
- How Should Bontril Be Taken?
- How Should Adipex Be Taken?
Are Bontril and Adipex the Same Thing?
Bontril (phendimetrazine tartrate) and Adipex (phentermine) are appetite suppressants, used in combination with diet and exercise for the treatment of obesity.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Bontril?
Common side effects of Bontril include:
- dizziness,
- dry mouth,
- blurred vision,
- difficulty sleeping (insomnia),
- restlessness,
- hyperactivity,
- headache,
- tremors,
- flushing (warmth,
- redness, or tingly feeling),
- diarrhea,
- constipation,
- upset stomach,
- increased or decreased interest in sex, or
- impotence
What Are Possible Side Effects of Adipex?
Common side effects of Adipex include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- upset stomach,
- diarrhea,
- dry mouth,
- constipation,
- an unpleasant taste in mouth,
- hives,
- impotence,
- palpitations,