Weight Loss Medication

I’ve been on phentermine 37.5 mg capsule & it not working at all. I was on it once before when my doctor put me on hormone replacement. I gained weight & it worked fine. I’m usually 5’6” & 120lbs. I have a painful back injury & neuroscopic surgery, epidural injections, etc. But nothing has helped my chronic pain. Anyhow, this time a doctor put me on Gabapentin & I gained 20 lbs in 2 months. YIKES! I’ve been on some kind of pain medication since 2001. I’ve done everything the doctors asked including keeping my weight down. Until this one doctor prescribed Gapapentin & all it did was make me fogbrained & gain weight. Now I’m trapped inside this body w/20 extra lbs & now my back & neck hurts more than ever. My pr...

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I'm not losing much weight. No side effects. Been on for 3. Weeks approx ## I'm talking about Belviq... I've been on 3 weeks. Not working. Anyone have good results after a month?? ## Hello, Barb! How are you? How much have you lost? Are you also getting exercise and eating healthy? Not every medication works for everyone that tries, but you should give it about 4 to 6 weeks to each its full level of effectiveness in your body. If you're not seeing any improvement after that, then you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Belviq as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, sweating and anorexia.

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what is the safest weight loss drug? ## There is no way to really say that anyone of them is safer than any other. They all come with the risk of side effects and some people have better luck with them than others do. What is safe for you can also depend on your medical history, current medical conditions and what other medications you are taking. Has your doctor suggested anything? Some of the most popularly used are: and

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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...

I am losing weight with Creon why? ## creon and weight loss ## This contains Pancrelipase, which is a pancreatic hormone that is used to treat people who have pancreatic conditions, or cannot digest food normally. According to NIH studied, if you are not digesting food properly, weight loss is an expected side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, and stomach pain. Has there been any change for either of you? Are either of you on any other medications? What do your normal diets consist of?

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I started on 30 mg / the bumped to 50 7 weeks ago and last Fri started on 70 mg. I did not see a huge difference in my weight or appetite about 3 monts ago. It kicked in full force. I had no appetite and my energy level sky rocked. I have went from 176 pounds down to 150. I went from a size 14 down to 8 and sometimes a six I am also on 150 mg of Wellbutrin 3 times per day. This was a huge boost in my energy. Has anyone else had huge weight loss ## Hi Dee, What medication do you think caused the rapid weight loss? If you post back and let me know, I can definitely do some research and see if anyone else has had a similar experience. Thanks!

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medication is from Mexico and i need it translated ## medication from mexico i need information and trnslated ## medication from mexico need inforation ## The axion is a diet pill from mexico that is very very powerful in loosing weight fast. I am trying to order them and cant get my hands on them. How did you get them? ## Axcion contains the active ingredient Phentermine, sold in the US under the brand name Adipex-P and only legal with a prescription. It is used to aid in weight loss. Common side effects may include: nausea, irritability, insomnia and anorexia. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help with? ## is this pill better than yeduc? can anybody let me know please im trying to find a pill that really works.i dont want to keep wasting my money thanks to who ever...

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My Dr. would like me to switch from Paxil Cr, which I have been taking for 2 years now to Cymbalta because of the the weight gain side effect I'm having with Paxil. He said Cymbalta can have a weight loss effect for some people. I would like to hear comments from anyone that has made this particular switch and/or about weight gain/loss from using Cymbalta. Thanks so much ## I was on Zoloft for several years and developed significant weight gain, I was switched to Cybalta, in hopes that it would help with my chronic pain, as well as my depression and etc. I did start to lose the weight about a week after I started using it. Unfortunately, it did not work for me at all, for either my pain or depression, so I had to go back on the Zoloft, however, I have maintained the weight loss, eve...

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I've worked hard to get my weight up. Doc wants me on fuxeon. How will this effect my weight? ## Hello, Pitt! How are you? It can cause anorexia, as a side effect, along with erythema, insomnia and depression. Have you talked to your doctor about it? Maybe a high calorie supplement could help, while you're taking it.

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i would like to now what is it for and side effects and how to use it. ## This is a brand name for Diethylpropion, also sold under the brand name Tenuate. It is a stimulant drug that suppresses the appetite. Some of the most common side effects include: insomnia, hypertension, changes in libido and nausea. In the US, this is only legally available by prescription, so see your doctor for proper dosage and usage instructions.

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Over the last two months I have lost 20 pounds and I am already thin to begin with. I do have Crohn's Disease but they do not think this is the cause from testing they have run. I have terrible stomach pain, suffer from migraines (always have) but I have noticed that my appetite has basically disappeared, I can go days without eating and still function. Problem is the weight loss is scary and I have very little energy which I know is from the lack of nutrition but everything tastes wrong to me, it has a metallic taste. I try to force myself to eat but I mostly lay around. What's weird it even with all of this going on, I can get a ton of stuff done when I put my mind to it I just hate the way I feel. I feel very frail and my friends and family all notice it and I'm scared. T...

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does it help with weight loss even if u are not a diabetic> ## Hello, Dee! How are you? This tablet contains 500mgs of Metformin and yes, it has helped with weight loss in some people, since it improves insulin resistance. Learn more Metformin details here. However, you shouldn't take it, unless your doctor has prescribed it and instructed you to do so. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Can u loose weight on prisiq ## Hello, Eve! How are you? It isn't a weight loss medication, but yes, it has caused weight loss in some people that take it due to the fact that it tend to decrease appetite as a side effect. Has your doctor prescribed it for you?

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i tested my tsh level and t3and t4 my t3 and t4 are normal bt my tsh level is 8.22 my doctor suggest me to take thyronorm 25mg for 3months pls help me n tell me in how much time my tsh become normal n in how much time i lose my thyroid weight as soon as possible by thyronorm 25mg. pls reply me as soon as possible ## Hello, Annu! How are you? I'm sorry, but there are no definitive answers to your questions, it can vary from person to person. It depends on how your body responds to the medication or if you'll need a dosage adjustment. There is also no cure, you'll need to take medication to manage the condition for the rest of your life. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi I live In Montreal Canada and i have heard about benatol on the radio. It says to call at 1800-710-2070 To get it however the call can be made from my area. I would like to try benadrol how can I purchase it? Thank you ## I am confused by your post. In the topic area you said the name was Benetol. In the comment box you said it was Benatol, then later in the paragraph you said it was Benadrol. Which one are you referring to and why did you spell it three different ways? Are they different brand names? And you are saying the call CAN be made from your area; but I am assuming you meant to say CANNOT. I would really like to help you locate what your looking for, but can't be of complete assistance due to your grammatical errors. I can only assume what you are trying to say and there...

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how long does it take to work ## Hello, Oscar! How are you? Linzess is not actually intended to be used for weight loss, so there is no time frame I can give you for this. It is used to treat symptoms of IBS that are associated with constipation. And while that may cause weight loss, in some instances, it can be dangerous to try to lose weight via giving yourself diarrhea, since it creates the risk of malnourishment and dehydration. Common side effects to this drug may include nausea, dizziness and stomach pain. Was it prescribed for weight loss? ## I just received a sample from the dr to help with my weight loss, however, I am shocked at ALL the side affects from people of.horrible weight gain! I am confused, can you please help explain? ## I have IBS. Been taking linzesss for a month....

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I've used Xenical before and had excellent results but as soon as I came off the tablets and carried on eating low fat the weight came back. I have recently been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome which causes pre diabeties which in turns causes weight gain! Consequently I am back on the Xenical to loose the weight again. I wanted to share this with women out there who do eat healthy and have weight problems which they can not explain and may have other PCOS symptoms such as menstruation, hormone imbalance unwanted hair etc. Get yourself checked out! ## Xenical is an exceleent weight loss pill. I have been taking Xenical for about 3 months now. I have lost about 5 pounds. Although Xenical is good, it is expensive. ## The active ingredient in Xenical is Orlistat, this is avai...

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trying to find and order some off line and want to know is it safe? ## I am looking for a weight loss medication that give's the same results as phen-phen did? about 15 years ago I was on the combination weight loss medication and it was the MIRICLE weight loss drug for obess people! Is there anything out there that works as good as that combination? I tried just the phentremine and it did'nt work also tried meridian and that did'nt work just the phen-phen? ## @Jodi, I think the reason why a lot of these weight loss medications don't work as well as they are intended to, is because one really has to have their diet and exercise on point at the same time. If it suppresses your appetite and boosts your metabolism, that's only one edge of the sword. But if you're tr...

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Hi. I started lamotrigine last Aug and lost my appetite in October. I have had significant weight loss. I don't want to go off of it, because it has been incredibly helpful mood wise. Has anyone experienced this and switched to another med as a solution? If so, what was that medication and how did you find the transition and the efficacy of the new drug? Thanks very much. ## Hello, Kwwilkie! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Lamotrigine has been known to cause loss of appetite, as a side effect, along with nausea, blurred vision, poor concentration, and skin rash. Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your doctor to be sure that the weight loss is due to the medication? As to trying a different medication, there are many available, but what else have you t...

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Can anyone tell me if weight loss is a side effect of xolair, and if so why does it cause weight loss. Has anyone experience it firsthand. I would greatly appreciate the imput of this subject. ## Hello, Lulu! How are you? No, that isn't listed among the detailed side effects provided by the FDA. They typically include congestion, fever, headache, hoarseness and itching. How much have you lost? Are you on any other medications?

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