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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Medical Conditions Causing Weight Loss

Prescription drugs that cause weight loss are no diet quick-fix

October 02, 2008
Weight management expert Madelyn Fernstrom discusses the dangers of using prescription medications not intended for weight loss as part of a diet program. Drugs like Topamax, Wellbutrin, Glucophage, and Ritalin have been found to cause unintentional weight loss in patients using them for their approved conditions. But the so-called off-label use of these drugs solely for weight loss can put patients at risk for damaging side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Bariatric Surgery: Is it for you?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...Another consideration is the weight limit based on medical equipment. For example, many CT... Read more »

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Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests, chances... Read more »

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Stimulant Medication Abuse for Weight Loss
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...study sessions. But now, women are also finding that weight loss is a benefit of this... Read more »

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss?
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...drugs can be downright dangerous if close responsible medical follow up is not obtained.   The... Read more »

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright discouraging- a... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart Health and the Environment
...products are filling, have a low-glycemic index (low sugar-release properties), and can contribute to weight loss. Put green on your plate-- Green foods like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and green... Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...exercise to the levels needed to increase metabolism rates and burn the calories required for significant weight loss.Medication.  A number of medications commonly given to treat the symptoms of... Read more »
Desoxyn
...an amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse. It has been approved for use in both ADHD and in weight loss for obesity. Prolonged use for obesity may cause dependence. Although the FDA has... Read more »
ADHD and Depression
...determine if depression or any other related mental illness is present.  Once completed, a team of medical professionals, including your primary physician, psychologist, therapist and... Read more »
Recognizing, Diagnosing & Treating IBD in Children
...issues can impair patients’ function in school and sometimes lead to depression and isolation. If medical intervention does not resolve symptoms satisfac­torily, many of these problems can be... Read more »

Medications

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...behavior and whether the medication is still needed. For weight loss, take this medication by... Read more »

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...hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start... Read more »

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...hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start... Read more »

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...share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol... Read more »

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...in the evening. Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy,... Read more »

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