PHENTERMINE 15mg, 30mg, 37.5mg:

* Introduction: FDA approved in 1959 for weight loss (> 60 yrs) central appetite suppressants NOT an amphetamine so no addiction/withdrawals ( obesity medicine association)

* Mechanism of action: acts on neurotransmitters epinephrine & norepinephrine in hypothalmus of brain to suppress appetite, cravings, improve mood, more energy feeling

* Duration of use: initially approved for 3 months, but 8 year long term continuous study

* Results: blocks appetite by 30% to lose 1-3 lbs/week. Average weight loss 7-15% in 1 year

* Side effects: since a stimulant, insomnia, headache, jitteriness but usually improves in 2 weeks. constipation. No evidence of hypertension, arrythmias, heart disease.

* Advantages: inexpensive, time tested, monitoring is required

* Duration of action: long acting as lasts 8-10 hours, so taken 1x/day. Age 18 and older

PHENDIMETRAZINE (PDT) 35mg:

* Introduction: FDA approved for weight loss in 1976

* Similar to phentermine in all of the above statement, but less strong

* Duration of action: short acting as last 4-6 hours, so taken 2-3x/day. Age 16 and older

DIETHYL PROPION (DEP) 25mg:

* Introduction: FDA approved for weight loss in 1959

* Similar to phentermine and phendimetrazine, but less strong than all above

* Duration of action: short acting as last 4-6 hours, so taken 2-3x/day. Age 16 and older

NOTE: sometimes we combine above medications to indiviualize the program to get you the best results. Periodic adjustments also required so tolerance may develop after 3-6 months.