Benzphetamine and Phentermine interaction

Benzphetamine and Phentermine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Benzphetamine (Benzphetamine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-18

Major

Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets should not be used concomitantly with other CNS stimulants.

Contraindicationsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Major

Benzphetamine hydrochloride tablets should not be used concomitantly with other CNS stimulants.

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From the Phentermine (Phentermine hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-08-17

Moderate

Risk of Abuse and Dependence Phentermine is related chemically and pharmacologically to amphetamine (d- and d l l-amphetamine) and other related stimulant drugs that have been extensively abused.

Warnings and precautionsby drug classView label on DailyMed

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