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Bariatrics
Licenses
United States: California
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
10 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
Healthy food at home: Environmental control is one of the most powerful tools in weight loss and for supporting someone to lose weight. Remove temptations. Keeping only h... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
No withdrawal: Adipex is not addictive and there is no withdrawal when stopped. Someone who has used it for an extended time might notice increased hunger and some ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
Pregnancy test ok: Adipex will not affect the result of a pregnancy test. If you think that you are pregnant, or trying to become pregnant, you should stop all non esse... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
0-15 calories each: Diet snapple teas are 0 calories and juices are 5-10 calories for 8 ounces. They have no nutritional value. Limit to 1-2 a day.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
They are similar: Adipex is the brand name for Phentermine and tenuate is the brand for diethylpropion. They are both sympathomimetic appetite suppressants and work in... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
Phentermine info: Hi wavy. Phentermine has been used by weight loss specialists and in university weight loss programs for more than 50 years. It does not cause addi... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
If you are ready: It only works when you are ready. It has to be your choice. If you are significantly overweight and your health is impacted, you may benefit from pro... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
No: Orlistat does not affect your concentration in any way. It prevents you from absorbing some of the fat from your meal.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
Yes: People have sometimes had lap bands after gastric bypass with good success. Check with your doctor to see if you are a good candidate. Good luck.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gail Altschuleranswered
Bariatrics 45 years experience
No: Orlistat has not been tested on women who are pregnant so i would not recommend using it. It is important to eat well and stay active during pregnanc... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Altschuler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Altschuler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1978MD
Residency
WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SANTA ANA
Residency
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Awards
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Affiliations
Marin Medical Society, CMA, AAFP,ASBP
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