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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Phentermine Side Effects

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss?

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit Health Expert

If I had a dime for every patient that ever asked me if "there was something I could take" to "help me lose weight," I'd certainly be well off. I must have heard that more than I'd care to remember. The answer to that question is rather complicated. There are a few medicines out there that have been FDA approved for weight loss, but they are few and have some intolerable side effects for most of us.

 

The oldest weight loss concoctions on the market are in the sympathomimetic family, such as me...

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Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
...is no evidence that any of these ingredients can produce weight loss, and some may even have harmful effects.Chromium is a common ingredient in many diet supplements (e.g., Xenadrine, Dexatrim,... Read more »
Depression Issues: How is depression treated?
...of serotonin and norepinephrine to treat clinical depression but is associated with more severe side effects and requires tyramine-containing dietary restrictions. MAOIs include phenelzine (trade... Read more »
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...is a hemorrhagic stroke. Although ischemic strokes occur more often than hemorrhagic strokes, the effects of a hemorrhagic stroke are much more devastating and more frequently fatal.... Read more »
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...(trade name Sansert) blocks the effect of serotonin on vessel constriction, but causes serious side effects in some people. Calcium channel blockers, including diltiazem (trade name Cardizem),... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...appear positive and the medicines are quite well tolerated by most people. While the frequency of side effects with these medications is generally very low, nausea, gas, constipation, and... Read more »

Medications

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Phentermine is used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior... Read more »

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...PHENTERMINE - ORAL Pronounced: (FEN-ter-meen) Side Effects Dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty... Read more »

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...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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...the long action of the drug and may increase side effects. The dosage is based on your medical... Read more »

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...those products safely. Caffeine can increase the side effects of this medication. Avoid drinking... Read more »

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