Phentermine and Phentermine and topiramate interaction

Phentermine and Phentermine and topiramate: 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 Phentermine and topiramate label · effective 2026-05-18

Major

…(8.1) ] With glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] With hyperthyroidism Taking or within 14 days of stopping a monoamine oxidase inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] With known hypersensitivity to phentermine, topiramate or any of the excipients in phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules, or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines.

Contraindicationsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Major

Known hypersensitivity to any component of phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules or idiosyncrasy to sympathomimetic amines ( 4 )

Contraindicationsby drug classView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Patients with a history of depression may be at increased risk of recurrent depression or other mood disorders while taking phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .

Warnings and precautionsnames PhentermineView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Oral Contraceptives Clinical Impact Co-administration of multiple-dose phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules 15 mg/92 mg once daily with a single dose of oral contraceptive containing 35 µg ethinyl estradiol (estrogen component) and 1 mg norethindrone (progestin component), in obese otherwise healthy volunteers, decreased the exposure of ethinyl…

Drug interactionsnames PhentermineView label on DailyMed

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.

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Minor

Coadministration With Other Drug Products for Weight Loss Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated only as short-term (a few weeks) monotherapy for the management of exogenous obesity.

Warnings and precautionsnames Phentermine and topiramateView label on DailyMed

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