Question 1

can zonegran and keppra (levetiracetam) be dosed at the same time? npo gt pt dosing pedialyte and also have to dose omeprazole which i know has a 1 hr before or 2

Accepted Answer

3 part question: Zonegran and Keppra (levetiracetam) can be used together. These drugs should be combined carefully, in a stepwise fashion. The second and third parts of your question are unintelligible.

Question 2

what is the maximum dosage of topamax (topiramate) and phentermine for weight loss? i am on 15 phentermine 1x/day and 50 topamax (topiramate) 2x/day.

Accepted Answer

92 mg: The highest dose recommended of the combo drug Qysmia (phentirmine + Topiramate) in terms of the Topamax (topiramate) dose is 92 mg. daily

Question 3

if i lose weight (through dieting), should i visit my doctor to decrease levothyroxine?  at how much weight loss should my dosage change?

Accepted Answer

Confused: Assuming you are taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism and not weight control then your weight won't affect your dosage. To any great degree.

Question 4

i'm about to have knee surgery and need to lose weight. can i take fat burners to aid in weight loss if i take half the recommended dosage?

Accepted Answer

They do not work: The best approach involves motivation and discipline. Minimize carbohydrates, control portion size and calories, no snacking , etc.

Question 5

what dose of strattera (atomoxetine) causes weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Variable: In phase 3 studies, about 2% of adults lost weight.  This was generally transient and was not sustained.  Other side-effects prevent strattera (atomoxetine) from being  considered a weight loss agent.

Question 6

is weight loss from topamax (topiramate) dose dependant? i.e if you increase the dose are you more likely to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Topamax (topiramate) isn’t approved as a standalone drug for weight loss. Moreover, you may experience drug-related side effects that can contribute to weight gain and not loss. Ask your doctor for more information.

Question 7

is topamax (topiramate) an effective drug for weight loss? if so at what dose do i start to see results? (i know everyone is different) am on it for mania and mood

Accepted Answer

Off Label Pill: Topamax (topiramate) isn’t approved as a standalone drug for weight loss. Moreover, you may experience drug-related side effects that can contribute to weight gain and not loss. Ask your doctor for more information.

Question 8

new medication in australia saxenda for weight loss dose it really work and can it be used with a merina iud or oral bcp please?

Accepted Answer

Saxenda: Saxenda may help weight loss but at your age you should be doing more exercise and eating properly.
I graduated from Sydney medical school in 1974 and decided to move to America. and have stayed there with a few trips back to Sydney. Still practicing in USA.
Enjoy life - enjoy the surf, and relax. I doubt you need Saxenda.

Question 9

the past month i was taking 25 mg of topamax for with weight loss. i now would like a more natural approach. i asked the nurse if i could stop this medication today and she said yes. do i need to wean off at such a low dose or can i abruptly stop?

Accepted Answer

: Unless a doctor directs otherwise, because the drug is already at the lowest dose, a person can stop taking it without the need to more slowly lower the dose.

Question 10

what dose if vitamin d is safe to take with synthroid. and does vitamin d help with weight loss ?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D..: The usual recommended daily dose of vitamin D is between 1000 to 4000 IU unless you are significantly deficient. It is however important not to take excessive amounts since too much could be toxic so in order to take more than 4000 u discuss with your doctor and levels should be measured.  It's role in weight or weight loss is not fully clear though.

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Can zonegran and keppra (levetiracetam) be dosed at the same time? npo gt pt dosing pedialyte and also have to dose omeprazole which i know has a 1 hr before or 2

A member asked:

What is the maximum dosage of topamax (topiramate) and phentermine for weight loss? i am on 15 phentermine 1x/day and 50 topamax (topiramate) 2x/day.

A member asked:

If i lose weight (through dieting), should i visit my doctor to decrease levothyroxine? at how much weight loss should my dosage change?

A member asked:

I'm about to have knee surgery and need to lose weight. can i take fat burners to aid in weight loss if i take half the recommended dosage?

A member asked:

What dose of strattera (atomoxetine) causes weight loss?

A member asked:

Is weight loss from topamax (topiramate) dose dependant? i.e if you increase the dose are you more likely to lose weight?

A member asked:

Is topamax (topiramate) an effective drug for weight loss? if so at what dose do i start to see results? (i know everyone is different) am on it for mania and mood

A member asked:

New medication in australia saxenda for weight loss dose it really work and can it be used with a merina iud or oral bcp please?

A member asked:

The past month i was taking 25 mg of topamax for with weight loss. i now would like a more natural approach. i asked the nurse if i could stop this medication today and she said yes. do i need to wean off at such a low dose or can i abruptly stop?

A member asked:

What dose if vitamin d is safe to take with synthroid. and does vitamin d help with weight loss ?

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