| Commonly Asked Questions About
our Appetite Suppressant Medication Treatment
Q: Who can undergo the Treatment?
A: Anyone aged 15 to 55 can undergo
our Treatment. Older or younger patients should consult with their
doctors first.
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Q: Who should NOT undergo the Treatment?
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- Anyone suffering from an acute illness should not undergo
the Treatment until the problem is treated and the patient
is in full remission.
- Anyone suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure,
or anyone taking regular medication should consult with
their doctor before starting the Treatment.
- Pregnant women should not undergo the Treatment. They
should not follow any diet program during pregnancy. If
they have already started on a diet program, they must discontinue
as soon as they learn about their pregnancy.
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Q: Can our preparation be taken with other
medications?
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If you're taking regular medication, you should consult
with your doctor first. But, in general our preparation
can be taken with certain medications, including birth control
pills for women and drugs for diabetes or high blood pressure.
The preparation cannot be taken with antibiotics, drugs
for muscle and joint pain, or any medication that can irritate
your stomach, such as aspirin.
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Q: What if I'm taking hormonal medicine?
A: You can still undergo the treatment
- our preparation can be taken with hormonal drugs - but you would
lose weight more slowly.
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Q: If I have completed the Standard Program,
how long should I wait until starting the Intense Program? How long
should I wait to repeat the cycle?
A: You can start the Intense Program
3 months after completing the Standard one. The treatment can be
repeated after waiting for least 6 months.
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Q: During St. Carlos treatment we have
observed many patients starting to lose their hair. What is the
reason for this?
A: These patients may have some kind
of a nutritional problem. They should take in more protein, eat
more vegetables, and drink at least 1 glass of milk daily.
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Q: Can the Treatment affect the heart?
A: Normally you should not experience
any adverse effects on the heart. However, if you have chest pain
or other symptoms indicative of heart problems, you should stop
the Treatment and should consult a doctor.
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Q: Can the Treatment replace using exercise
or healthy eating habits as a way to lose weight?
A: No. The use of appetite suppressant
medication to treat obesity should be combined with physical activity
and improved diet to lose and maintain weight successfully over
the long term.
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Q: Will I regain some weight after I stop
the Treatment?
A: Probably. Most studies show that
the majority of patients who stop taking appetite suppressant medications
regain the weight they had lost. Maintaining healthy eating habits
and engaging in physical activity on a regular basis will increase
your likelihood of keeping your weight off.
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Q: How long will I need to continue the
Treatment for my overweight problem or obesity?
A: The answer depends on whether it
helps you to lose weight and maintain that loss - and also, on whether
you have any side effects. Because obesity is a chronic disease,
any treatment, whether or not it includes drugs, may need to be
continued for years, and perhaps a lifetime, to improve health and
maintain healthy weight. There is little information on how safe
and effective appetite suppressant medications are for more than
1 year of use.
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Q: What dosage of appetite suppressant
medication would be right for me?
A: There is no one correct dose for
appetite suppressant medications. Your doctor will decide what works
best for you based on his or her evaluation of your medical condition
and response to treatment.
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Q: I only need to lose 10 pounds. Is this
the right Treatment for me?
A: The Treatment may be appropriate
for carefully selected patients who are at significant medical risk
because of their obesity. They are not recommended for use by people
who are only mildly overweight unless they have health problems
that are made worse by their weight. These medications should not
be used only to improve appearance.
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