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Weight Loss Medicine - Adipex, Phentermine
My Phentermine Protocol and Fees
My Phentermine Protocol and Fees
Phentermine (brand name Adipex) and other similar stimulants have been used for decades for weight loss. This class of medicines shares similar properties to amphetamines which include ADHD medicines like Adderall. Consequently, it is a very highly regulated medicine.
How does it work?
Phentermine causes appetite suppression which helps people eat less and therefore lose weight. The medicine doesn't burn a significant amount of calories. It primarily helps people modify their behavior.
What are the common side effects?
Some common side effects from phentermine include dry mouth, dizziness, worsening anxiety, shakiness, jitteriness, headache, constipation, elevated blood pressure, palpitations, heart racing, heart arrhythmias, sleeplessness, increased energy, and increased focus. Phentermine will put stress on the cardiovascular system.
Who shouldn't take phentermine?
People who shouldn't take phentermine include those with elevated blood pressure, heart disease, heart arrhythmias, tachycardia, stroke, structural heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, liver problems, and anxiety. Due to the potential cardiovascular complications of taking this medicine, cardiovascular testing (ECG, stress test) and blood work may be required. It may not be an appropriate medicine for elderly patients who have a higher statistical likelihood of cardiovascular disease. The FDA also recommends it not be taken for more than 90 consecutive days. Patients who are taking this medicine should be monitored closely. I see patients every month while they are taking this medicine.
Tolerance and Weight Regain
Patients tend to get tolerant to phentermine fairly quickly (1-3 months in my experience) which means that it seems to lose effectiveness. There is also a significant chance of gaining weight back after stopping the medicine. This is because people tend to feel lethargic, experience a loss of focus, and notice a significant increase in appetite after the medicine is stopped. This makes it incredibly important for patients to create the right mindset and habits prior to stopping the medicine so that they can continue on successfully without it. Weaning off the medicine rather than stopping it abruptly may also help people adapt in the transition period.
Miscellaneous
Patients often report that phentermine tends to not work as well if it is restarted after it has been taken in the past.
People should not take other stimulants while on phentermine and there may be interactions with other medications which should be investigated prior to starting. It should be stopped immediately for any chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, arrhythmias, significant anxiety, high blood pressure, tachycardia, stroke, or any other concerning symptom.
My phentermine protocol and fees
How does it work?
Phentermine causes appetite suppression which helps people eat less and therefore lose weight. The medicine doesn't burn a significant amount of calories. It primarily helps people modify their behavior.
What are the common side effects?
Some common side effects from phentermine include dry mouth, dizziness, worsening anxiety, shakiness, jitteriness, headache, constipation, elevated blood pressure, palpitations, heart racing, heart arrhythmias, sleeplessness, increased energy, and increased focus. Phentermine will put stress on the cardiovascular system.
Who shouldn't take phentermine?
People who shouldn't take phentermine include those with elevated blood pressure, heart disease, heart arrhythmias, tachycardia, stroke, structural heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, liver problems, and anxiety. Due to the potential cardiovascular complications of taking this medicine, cardiovascular testing (ECG, stress test) and blood work may be required. It may not be an appropriate medicine for elderly patients who have a higher statistical likelihood of cardiovascular disease. The FDA also recommends it not be taken for more than 90 consecutive days. Patients who are taking this medicine should be monitored closely. I see patients every month while they are taking this medicine.
Tolerance and Weight Regain
Patients tend to get tolerant to phentermine fairly quickly (1-3 months in my experience) which means that it seems to lose effectiveness. There is also a significant chance of gaining weight back after stopping the medicine. This is because people tend to feel lethargic, experience a loss of focus, and notice a significant increase in appetite after the medicine is stopped. This makes it incredibly important for patients to create the right mindset and habits prior to stopping the medicine so that they can continue on successfully without it. Weaning off the medicine rather than stopping it abruptly may also help people adapt in the transition period.
Miscellaneous
Patients often report that phentermine tends to not work as well if it is restarted after it has been taken in the past.
People should not take other stimulants while on phentermine and there may be interactions with other medications which should be investigated prior to starting. It should be stopped immediately for any chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, arrhythmias, significant anxiety, high blood pressure, tachycardia, stroke, or any other concerning symptom.
My phentermine protocol and fees
- Available for appropriate patients only as per the discussion above
- Initial costs include the following items:
- Visit charge $60
- Blood work $70 (If you bring your own blood work must be within 6 months)
- Weight guide $25 (1 month subscription)
- ECG $60 (may be required)
- Initial visit total cost (without ECG) : $155
- Monthly visits required
- Subsequent visit costs: $60 (unless additional testing required)
- 90 days maximum on medicine without a 3 month break
- Blood work required at least every 6-12 months
- Start at half dosage for at least 3 days
- Do not combine with other stimulants like caffeine
- Follow strict diet and exercise program
- Medicine may be stopped for insufficient weight loss, nonadherence, or side effects