Obese

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I'm 37yrs. old & have been taking antidepressants&sleeping meds since 91 ! Started tak'n ELAVIL& ANTIDEPRESSANTS (A-Z) in 02 started SEROQUEL,KLONOPIN,EFFEXOR!! EXCEPT for EFFEXOR my mother has been on the same she has lost all of her teeth& has gained almost 100lbs! I have 13 teeth left& have gained 130ibs! I'M SCARED 2 DEATH! BE AWARE THIS CAN HAPPEN 2 YOU!! They r tak'n me off all meds except EFFEXOR for panick attacks! WHAT WILL THIS MED DO 2 ME N THE YEARS 2 COME?? ANY ADVICE?? ## There is absolutely no evidence that Effexor can cause damage to one's teeth. Unfortunately, bad teeth are usually hereditary. Everyone in my family has beautiful teeth, and my mother is already 94yrs. old with all of her teeth still. She has been on hundreds of med...

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Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight. Dieting is often used in combination with physical exercise to lose weight in those who are overweight or obese.[1] Some athletes, however, follow a diet to gain weight (usually in the form of muscle). Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight. Diets to promote weight loss are generally divided into four categories: low-fat, low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, and very low ca...

Hi, Will this tablet Metformin work out for Obesity, It is been suggested for me for reducing weight. I am post renal transplant person which happened 12 yrs before.Please advise Thanks Narmadha ## Similarly to my answer to your other question, more details are needed. What other medications do you take? Do you have any other medical conditions? Learn more weight loss details here. Have you tried just using proper diet and exercise to lose the weight?

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How much weight, per week can one expect to lose on dexedrine? ## It has successfully helped some people to lose weight. How much they lose varies and it must be combined with appropriate diet and exercise. This is a simulant medication containing Dextroamphetamine. Common side effects can include: nausea, insomnia, anorexia and headache. Does anyone else have experience using this medication? ## I am taking prescribed Dextroamphetamine but cannot afford to lose any weight, which I am doing. Are there any helpful hints anyone can offer me. A Dietitian is attempting to help, but without success. Thanks. ## Only because dexamfetamine sulphate is a very strong stimulant which takes away any desire to eat... ## Dexedrine is a powerful appetite suppressant. When the drug stops working your b...

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I have been obese all my life except for brief periods where I Iost some weight only to gain it back. I'm now a 61 year old male, 290 lbs, 5'7" and was diagnosed for the first time with hypothyroidism in December of 2011, and I was started on 50 mcg's daily of Levothyroxine (Synthroid). That's 5 months now. I have following my weight loss plan faithfully, walking 2 miles every day, and I have lost SQUAT! I have had no negative side effects to the medication, but I'm just not losing any weight in spite all my efforst. My doctor said that my first follow up tests (6 weeks after I started the med.) showed that my THF levels were improving--so what's up? I'm frustrated, discouraged, and ready to eat Brooklyn. HELP!!! ## Sometimes, in spite of all efforts to t...

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I am 24 and have pcos, obese with irregular periods. TTC from 18 months, i am so stressed with waiting game. My doctor prescribed me m torr capsules, meta x capsules and ginette 35 for 3 months. She asked me to take m torr and meta x twice a day + ginette 35 once a day ( all 3 tablets for 30 days) can u please tell me the importance of each tablet and how they work? Can i get pregnant using these medicines and how long it may take? Thanks ## Hello, Anjali! How are you? I am sorry about the problem you're having. No, you cannot get pregnant, while taking the Ginette, one of its other uses it to prevent pregnancy. They are often prescribed for women with PCOS and irregular periods to try to help them become more regulated, when that happens and the PCOS is under control, it increases ...

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I am non diabetic but obese 48-year-old female. My doctor gave me Glucomet 500 mg half tablet morning and half tablet in the night for weight reduction. Is it safe for a non diabetic to take diabetic medicine? ## HI, Malathi! Yes, it's safe as long as your doctor is going to be supervising you regularly. When it's used in such cases, it's due to your doctor suspecting that you may be insulin resistant, thus an antidiabetic medication may help improve your situation and enable you to lose weight. You may experience some side effects from it, such as nausea, headache and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Will naltrexone help with stop smoking and obesety (food cravings) ## Hi Dan, The answer to your question would be no; reason being is that Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence (not for smoking and obesity). "The Chicago Stop Smoking Research Project at the University of Chicago found that Naltrexone did not help improve study subjects to quit smoking any better than a placebo would." This information is referenced from the link below, where you can also find more details on the drug: I hope this helps! ## Hi, I have never heard of naltrexone being used for food cravings. I am taking it to combat alcoholism, and one side effect I've noticed in me is that I no longer desire junk food, or eatin...

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Hello Doctor!! My mother is 64 years old and obese.We suspected her to be having hernia in the stomach and consulted a Dr and it was ruled out that she does not have hernia but her tummy is sagging and was adviced for Abdominoplasty.We got all the tests done and after the tests the Dr suggested her to take Tonact 20 mg.She is having cholesterol on the border and she is active and all her tests results are good.Please suggest if she can continue to take this medicine as she is already suffering with Diabetes and BP, and is taking Minipress, Losar H etc. Need your expert advice

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am having glycomet 500mg. Am obese but not diabetic. Yes i do have irregular preiods and reason for that is am suffereing from PCOS...mt gynec has prescribed me this. she has asked me to take this 1000mg per day.. Since i started taking am running short off breath sometimes, and also weakness...So is it ok if i contiue taking it? ## How long have you been taking it? It really shouldn't cause shortness of breath, as a side effect, unless it's making your blood sugar go low, which is possible. Have you been checking it? Has your doctor run tests to check your blood sugar levels? earn more Metformin information here. ## I am 5 months pregnant. My doctor prescribe glycomite 850 mg. My sugar level is in the range of 172 after GTT test. Is it safe to take this Drug. I am scared that i...

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Hi, My name is Albert (35)Male and bit of obese. living south India. I am taking Omez 20mg from past 6 years I feel comfortable and no GERD problem and I have find any problem(side effects) so far. Please advice is it OK to continue with same medicine or should I have to switch. And will be there any problem in furhter since I have taken this Omez 20mg for 6 years. Please give me your valuable suggestion. ## Have you consulted your doctor and are they aware that you've been taking it continuously for so long? The issue here is that these types of medications are not actually recommended for such long-term usage. Omeprazole and its relatives, are usually only used for 2 to 4 months, then discontinued, so they haven't actually been studied for their long-term effects.

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Hi, I am Post Renal Transplant person, I am now obese with 70 kg for 155 cm height. I want to reduce 10 kg, could you please suggest me to a tablet to recuce my wieght. Thanks Narmadha ## So you want to lose weight, not lower your cholesterol? What other medications do you take? Do you have any other medical conditions? It's difficult to suggest anything, without knowing more details. Learn more weight loss details here. Has your doctor given you any suggestions?

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Can anyone one tell me about a doc that's more likely to prescribe adipex to obese and morbidly obese people. I'm 5'3.5" tall and right now I weigh in at 300lbs. I live in Wrens,Ga ## Hi, Shay! How are you? Any doctor you find that prescribes it is also going to want you to couple it with a healthy diet and exercise plan. Learn more Adipex details here. And the best doctor to see to get help will most likely be a weight loss specialist. Have you checked for any in your area? When using a medication like this, which acts as a stimulant, they have to be very careful that your overall health is good, so the medication doesn't put you in extreme danger. It can also cause side effects, such as headache, irritability and anorexia. ## well it meds have put her in extrem dan...

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I take 50 mg of nortriptyline to help prevent migraines. I am obese and am having trouble losing weight. I want to try phentermine along with a healthy food plan and exercise. If the dose of phentermine is kept low (15 mg), is it safe to take with the nortriptyline? ## Hello, Jamie! How are you? No, these two aren't safe to take together, it could cause a life threatening reaction. Nortriptyline is classified by the FDA as a TCA and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain. If some of your weight gain is due to the Nortriptyline, then you likely aren't going to lose any, as long as you are still on it. Have you tried any other antidepressants? Some don't cause weight gain, so you may do better with a different one. ## Can you ...

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having nausea, flatulence,bloating in stomach, palpitations ## i am 19 weeks pregnant and obese with hypothyroid. i have been prescribed ondem 8 mg for vomiting. is it safe to have the tablet daily once? ## vomiting for one hour after food ## Ondem contains the active ingredient Ondansetron, this is commonly used to help treat nausea and prevent vomiting. You may experience some side effects include: drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. As to use during pregnancy and the dosage frequency, this site is not medical professional and do not know your medical history, so I can only suggest that you follow your doctor's instructions for proper usage. You can read more on this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## My daughter, 10 months old who shows the tendency o...

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appetite suppressant ## Yes, Phentermine is approved as an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## I purchased fentermina & redultec in Mexico in the past years and have such great success with weight loss. I am looking to purchase more. Please help provide an address. ## Hi Bella, Do you live outside of the US? I'm not familiar with ordering prescription drugs in other countries. Many people who I know are taking Phentermine, have gotten it through a prescription from their doctor here in the US. You can probably find it on the black ma...

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In my original country I took a medication name NULIP prescription for treatment of Obesity. I wasn't Obese but helped me with my water retention, and energy, and control my appetite or craving problems, but my energy was great, and made me feel so a happy person, I had to stop taking it because I moved to United States country that I love so much even if I'M FAT NOW :-( I got a lot of weight and took too FASTIN and helped me a lot gave me a lot of energy to do my exrcises I lost like 75 pounds at that time, but its not a doctor who can give you a Prescription so what can I do?, 8 years ago I had a Gastricbypass, and I lost 70 pounds, and already got back 30,. I'm trying to find another similar prescription that can help me to have my regular weight that was between 120 or a...

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for dieting ## I believe you meant to say Phentermine. It is approved as an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. More details about this medication are available at: I personally would not advise anyone to use this drug as I have seen it bring out the worst bi-polar emotions in people I truly care about. If anyone is looking to lose weight, it starts in the kitchen. There is no magic pill that evaporates fat off your body.

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A diet drug. I want to know its effectiveness. ## Phentermine is an appetite suppressant prescribed to help reduce weight in obese patients. It is most effective when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. To learn more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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weight loss formula ## Yes Adelvag is a weight loss drug, Adelvag works by decreasing your calorie intake, in obese and overweight patients. Adelvag should not be taken without doctors supervision. I would speak to your doctor, to see if this is the right drug for you. ## That's obvious. Like with any drug. IT SHould be under a doctors supervision. Does anyone know the side effects? has anyone tried this or know anyone who has? ## i am taking this medicine it works great but i want to know how much it cost since my frined has been bringig it from Mex. for me but i just need to know if the price is correct ## my sister has been taking this pills in mx , and lost around 30 pounds in 3 months , she broughtg me a box i started 3 days ago even thou my scale says i havent lost any i think...

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