Medications

We use FDA approved medications, including Xenical and Meridia. 

In addition we also use Phentermine or Adipex P Phendimetrazine, Didrex, Diethylpropion, Tenuate.

About 10% of obese people have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD). Their obesity is related to their ADD and in those patients we use:

• Adderall or
• Ritalin

Any of these medications listed above are much safer than obesity, which can cause hypertension, stroke, or a heart attack.

Effects of Medications

Since over 300,000 people die each year from obesity and obesity-related disorders (hypertension, heart attach, diabetes, stroke, kidney failure), the problem is big, real, and serious. Some people have headaches the first few days on the medications. Some have a dry mouth, some get insomnia, nervous and irritable. Sometimes there is a need to switch drugs or take smaller dosages. These problems are small when compared to the obesity-related disorders listed above.

Role for Antidepressant Drug

There is a role for the antidepressant druges in the treatment of obesity. Some people lose weight on Wellbutrin given by itself. Some patients need Celexa or Prozac along with the weight loss medications because they are depressed, and because the weight loss is facilitated by the co-administration of the drugs. This is not approved by the drug companies or the government agencies, or the PDR so there has to be a specific indication for using an antidepressant along with the weight loss drugs. The drugs should be used in small doses under careful medical supervision in the office.

Xenical

The weight loss medications with Xenica will get rid of inches. This blocks some fat out of the foods that you eat, and control and normalize your appetite naturally. It also gives you more energy and a feeling of well being that helps you stay in the program.

 We have several different programs, with or without medications designed just for you. Call us at 847-236-9999 and make an appointment today. We look forward to helping you.