Sunday, January 22, 2012

Phentermine Works! But see the MD!

There are a whole lot of people online who are searching high and far on the internet to get a prescription for phentermine. My advice? Go to a medically run weight loss program. Why?

Phentermine requires some monitoring.

Recently I saw a patient who was on Phentermine and Topiramate (a super common combination) for weight loss. When I asked how she got these, she sheepishly acknowledged that she had gotten these on the internet.

I then asked her if she had side effects, she said, "yes palpitations". I asked if she had a baseline EKG when starting the medication, she said no. We did one immediately!

Listen, I understand, there are a whole lot of doctors who poo poo weight loss medications. They are wrong and this could be dangerous. Why? Because it can drive patients to the internet for "no RX needed phentermine"

So, if you have been poo poo'd, fear not. There are doctors out there, who, if they think it will benefit you, will prescribe phentermine. Ideally make sure they are part of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. Why would we prescribe it? Because it works! Alongside a great medical program you can achieve maximum appropriate weight loss.

There are side effects to this medication and they should be monitored by a physician who understands the medication. And remember, that internet site has not taken a hippocratic oath to first do no harm.

If you are in the Greater NYC area, call us!

1 comment:

  1. Hello
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