fenfluramine

2 9.9

A drug once used to make people feel less hungry to help them lose weight

noun
/ˌfɛnflʊəˈræmiːn/

Archaic

: fenfluramina

In the 1990s, fenfluramine was commonly prescribed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.
fenfluramine drug
fenfluramine diet pill
combination of fenfluramine

Examples

Researchers studied the effects of fenfluramine on patients struggling with obesity.
The doctor prescribed fenfluramine for weight loss.
The use of fenfluramine was discontinued due to concerns about heart health.
Many doctors no longer prescribe fenfluramine because of its potential side effects.
Many patients reported side effects from fenfluramine.
Fenfluramine was used in studies to understand its effects on weight loss and appetite control.
After reports of severe side effects, fenfluramine was removed from the market for safety reasons.

Synonyms

suppressant

vsfenfluramine

Specialized

5 6.8

Medicine that reduces hunger

is a specific synthetic drug formerly used for weight loss and in research

phentermine

vsfenfluramine

Specialized

3 8.1

A medicine a doctor gives to reduce hunger and help you lose weight

was formerly used as an appetite suppressant and in medical research

appetite suppressant

vsfenfluramine

Specialized

2 5.1

A drug or substance that makes you feel less hungry

is a single synthetic drug once used for weight loss and research

sibutramine

vsfenfluramine

Specialized

1 9.9

A medicine once used to help people lose weight but now banned in many countries for causing health problems

was formerly used and tested in medical research rather than currently prescribed

Surface Forms

fenfluramine singular

fenfluramines plural

Etymology

Fenfluramine is a chemical name built from parts: fluor- (as in fluoride, showing a 'fluorine' part) and the ending -amine (the same as in amphetamine). So the name tells you it is a man-made chemical drug, which fits that it was used as an appetite suppressant.