Phentermine Weight Loss Medication and HCG Diet Portland, OR
HCG DIET & Phentermine Medication
Most people who struggle with their weight become desperate over time. They decide to pay money for programs and not science. Many doctors promote the HCG diet. But, MHW does not offer this type of treatment for many reasons. Because, many of our patients have tried the HCG diet and had side effects. First of all, ended up gaining more weight than when they started. Thus, treatment with hormones cause a ripple effects for better or worse through other hormonal pathways.
These doctors are here to help YOU find a new way of living & eating that is healthy. This allows you to evolve into a better version of yourself. Through this program, you will learn how to eat better. Finally, in a manner that is most functional for your body and allows your metabolism to stay strong.
Education is an important part of this process. Our doctors strive to stay on top of the latest research on weight loss and share it with their patients. Abnormal fat stores in the body can be detrimental to the body over time. Losing excess weight is an important step to aging gracefully!
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Appetite Suppressants and Phentermine in Obesity Medicine
Phentermine, and the chemically related medications, phendimetrazine and diethylproprion, prescription appetite suppressants. Used for the treatment of excess fat, weight loss, and obesity. Used in conjunction with other weight loss modalities including a lower calorie diet and increased activity these drugs are helpful. But they are tools for helping people lose weight and maintain weight loss.
How Does Phentermine Work?
Phentermine, phendimetrazine and diethylproprion suppresses appetite by changing the chemistry in the brain. In a way that decreases the hunger drive. Individuals taking these medications lose weight because they are less hungry and thus consume fewer calories. These medications help you feel more in control of your appetite and food cravings. They can increase your satiety which means that when you eat you will feel full sooner. Phentermine, phendimetrazine and diethylproprion can also help you take your mind off food. So that you can think about other things.
Does Phentermine burn calories or fat? No. These medications do not alter metabolism or cause your body to burn more fat.
Medication Safety
Phentermine, phendimetrazine and diethylproprion are safe medications with few side effects. Phentermine, on the market since 1959 and taken by millions of patients. These medications NOT associated with a serious medical complication.
Read about the Obesity Medical Association’s stance on this medication.
Phetermine, NOT the same thing as fen/phen. Fen/fen, a drug combination of fenfluramine and phentermine. Fenfluramine, NOT related chemically to this medication. Fenfluramine, taken off the market in 1997 thought to cause in some patients a serious complication known as pulmonary hypertension. Phentermine, NOT associated with pulmonary hypertension or any other medical complication.
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Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
You should not take phentermine if you have a history of heart disease. This includes coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, stroke. Severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, a history of pulmonary hypertension. Or if you are in an agitated state, or if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Do not use phentermine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.