Question 1

when can i continue to use adipex after my tummy tuck surgery?

Accepted Answer

Do Not Take Adipex: Especially after a 'tummy tuck' surgery. This fraudulent pill is not leading you to any real or sustainable weight loss. It is folly to think so. It is not healthy to be putting this kind of product in your body.

Question 2

bmi 40+, lack of addiction so far to phentermine, is it safe to take it longer than a year? my dr. is mentioning surgery instead...

Accepted Answer

Can loose muscle: The danger of using stimulants and suppressing appetite is essential muscle loss - will end up with gut gangrene with loss of intestines or getting heart attack - need a healthy weight loss program.

Question 3

is it safe to fast during daytime (no food or water 19 hrs), i had surgery 4 years ago (adhesive intestinal obstruction). surgery was also when fastin (phentermine)?

Accepted Answer

Cause dehydration: people go on fast 12 hrs fast routinely  for religious and other reasons but int well hydrated state. Some one with severe systemic disease (s)  may harm the body drink plenty of fluid before going on  19 hrs fast

Question 4

can i take phentermine two days after breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ask Doctors.: Best to check with your physicians to determine whether this medication is safe to take at all. If so, your plastic surgeon will guide you as to when to resume. Best wishes.

Question 5

how soon after breast reduction surgery can you begin taking phentermine on average?

Accepted Answer

Two to four weeks: I would recommend that you give yourself time to heal before resuming this medication.  It is best to avoid mixing this with pain medication that one might be taking after surgery.

Question 6

phentermine affects wound healing after breast reduction surgery, help?

Accepted Answer

Stop diet pills: During your recovery from surgery, and eat a high protein diet.  Your body needs "building blocks" for wound healing.  Stop taking your Phentermine prior to surgery - it can make you more prone to heart arrhythmias while you are under anesthesia.

Question 7

how to get my pt/inr level down fast. im scheduled for surgery and was told my pt/ inr level was high. i dont understand why because im healthy and has never taken any blood thinners. i wonder if phentermine cause it to be high. weight loss pills?

Accepted Answer

: You should review the possible reasons for your elevated PT/INR.  Medications or liver issues can be potential causes.  But further workup is warranted.

Question 8

hello dr. weissman. i had weight loss surgery last year gastric sleeve, i've lost close to 100lbs, however i need something that will continue to help me curve my crave for a little while and would like to go on phentermine, thru a doctor, just want to ma

Accepted Answer

Phentermine : After having had gastric surgery for weight loss, a decision to also add in phentermine would need to be made only after careful evaluation of your medical history and how you were doing currently with your weight-loss metabolically. Unfortunately, we cannot prescribe diet related medications here on HealthTap. You should make an appointment to see your regular doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

can i take phentermine to lose weight while taking femara (letrozole) after surgery for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ask your oncologist: Letroaole (femara) is an aramatase inhibitor blocks estrogen production , may gain , Phentermine has amphetamine like effects , has several side effects , may inter react with Femara (letrozole) , only your doctor can advise its use.

Question 10

how severe is adipex withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

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 fatigue for a short time.  Check with your doctor before changing your meds.

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Bmi 40+, lack of addiction so far to phentermine, is it safe to take it longer than a year? my dr. is mentioning surgery instead...

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Is it safe to fast during daytime (no food or water 19 hrs), i had surgery 4 years ago (adhesive intestinal obstruction). surgery was also when fastin (phentermine)?

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Can i take phentermine two days after breast reduction surgery?

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How soon after breast reduction surgery can you begin taking phentermine on average?

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Phentermine affects wound healing after breast reduction surgery, help?

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How to get my pt/inr level down fast. im scheduled for surgery and was told my pt/ inr level was high. i dont understand why because im healthy and has never taken any blood thinners. i wonder if phentermine cause it to be high. weight loss pills?

A member asked:

Hello dr. weissman. i had weight loss surgery last year gastric sleeve, i've lost close to 100lbs, however i need something that will continue to help me curve my crave for a little while and would like to go on phentermine, thru a doctor, just want to ma

A member asked:

Can i take phentermine to lose weight while taking femara (letrozole) after surgery for breast cancer?

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How severe is adipex withdrawal?

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