"Weigh to Health" Program: Medication
The professional
staff from Dr. Chris Rose's office understand that society places
great value on physical appearance. The 5 billion dollar a year
diet industry is filled with companies and practitioners who
offer quick success that often can lead to failure, frustration,
and relapse back into even more of a negative lifestyle.
Medication used in
effective treatment for weight management must be combined with
an overall lifestyle change that truly alters the person's view
of themselves and the world around them. We understand that
medication can be quite helpful in setting the stage for
positive life change but we strive to create a balanced view of
such agents of change.
In describing the
most commonly used medications below we have included
information that empowers our patients to partner with our staff
as to which agent is right for you. After enrolling in the
clinic program you will meet with Dr. Rose and review which
medication will be used in your overall program. Following this
meeting you will receive monthly follow ups regarding the
medication and treatment effectiveness.
Phentermine
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Product description:
Phentermine was first approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in 1959 as an appetite suppressant
for treatment of obesity. Phentermine is currently sold
under the brand names Ionamin® (Medeva Pharmaceuticals)
and Adipex-P® (Gate Pharmaceuticals) and is also
available as a generic medication, known as "Phentermine".
It is a prescription based diet pill that works as an
appetite suppressant and a central nervous system
stimulant. Phentermine is one of the leading weight loss
drugs, recommended for people who suffer from obesity,
have an elevated body mass or need to lose more than 10
pounds. Clinical trials reported that use of Phentermine
with a 1,000-calorie-a-day diet reduced weight by 26.9
lb (12.2 kg) compared to a 10.5 lb (4.8 kg) weight loss
with diet only.
Side effects: As your body adjusts to the
medication, it may cause dry mouth, sleeplessness,
irritability, an upset stomach, or constipation for the
first few days. The side effects are mild, and they
usually improve with continued treatment. If these side
effects persist over a prolonged period of time,
discontinue use and contact your doctor. |
Xenical
Product description:
Xenical is a weight loss medication based on Orlistat, which
acts as a Lipase Inhibitor by letting part of the fat consumed
pass through the intestine without being absorbed. Xenical is
usually prescribed to people who are considered clinically
obese, and have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Xenical
has proven to be effective and especially suitable for patients
suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease,
as it is not stimulating the metabolic rate of the patient.
Xenical is the only weight loss medication on the market that is
approved for treatment of obesity in high-risk patients.
Side effects:
An
increased number of bowel movements, oily spotting between bowel
movements, urgent need to go to the bathroom.
Phendimetrazine
Product description:
Phendimetrazine, produced by Carnrick Laboratories Inc.and is
also known by its brandname of Bontril. Bontril is an appetite
suppressant and central nervous system stimulant. It stimulates
the satiety (feeling of fullness) centre in the hypothalamus and
limbic regions of the brain. Bontril must be used in combination
with a low calorie diet, behavior modification and regular
exercise. Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper
diet. If any weight is lost using Bontril, our research shows
that it is usually regained shortly after the patient
discontinues the medication.
Side effects:
Bontril has
caused different side effects like restlessness, anxiety,
dizziness, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth and changes
in the patients sex drive, allergic reactions (difficulty
breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of lips or tongue),
hallucinations, extreme hypertension, chest pain, pounding heart
and difficulty urinating. Bontril can also be habit forming. You
can become physically and psychologically dependent on this
medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking
it.
Meridia
Product description:
Meridia (Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate) is a diet pill
used to treat obesity. It is usually prescribed to people who
have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Meridia is to be
used along with a weight loss diet, regular exercise and other
behaviour changes. Sibutramine (Meridia) is an appetite
suppressant. It accomplishes this by acting on two chemicals in
the brain (neurotransmitters), Serotonin and Norepinephrine,
which affect mood and appetite. Appetite suppressants are not a
substitute for proper diet. If any weight is lost using Meridia,
our research shows that it is usually regained shortly after the
patient discontinues the medication.
Side effects:
Meridia has
caused different side effects like headaches, dry mouth,
insomnia, constipation, increased sweating, increased blood
pressure and an increase in heart rate.
