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After a careful medical interview, one or more of the
following medications may be prescribed for a few weeks to help the
patient overcome hunger while on a low calorie diet: |
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BRAND NAME(S): |
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Appetite
Suppressants |
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All popular brand names |
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Phentermine |
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Adipex, Fastin, Ionamin, etc |
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Diethylpropion |
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Tenuate |
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Phendimetrazine |
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Bontril |
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Benzphetamine |
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Didrex |
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Sibutramine |
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Meridia |
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Orlistat |
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Xenical |
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Metformin |
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Glucophage |
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*Information
from MicroMedex, Inc, and MedlinePlus, a service of the
National Library of
Medicine |
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**Information from www.drkoop.com
and www.drugchecker.com |
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These medications are not for everyone. Some
patients flatly refuse to take any appetite suppressants, and we respect
that decision. For those who believe that appetite suppressants are in
their best interest, these medications come in different strengths and
duration of action. |
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We have provided the links to the above-listed
medications as a general guide. Under certain circumstances and under
close medical supervision, patients may be prescribed these medications
despite the existence of other medical conditions. |
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