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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Diabetes
Answered by
Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
Endocrine Care Group
Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
diabetes and vision problems, diabetes and wound healing, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and insulin.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Jan 10, 2008 08:26PM
, Jan 10, 2008 08:26PM
Hi,
Overall I am not a great fan of phenteramine because of potential side effects, although it is a common drug used for weight loss. So first I would suggest looking into oher medications instead of that one(Meridia and Orlistat are FDA approved for this indication).
Having high blood pressure, any heart arrythmias and heart disease are strong reasons NOT to take this diet supplement, and often people with diabetes have one of these co-existing diseases. I woud caution you strongly and suggest having a thorough check up with your doctor then discuss the use this medication in your specific situation.
Take care.
Overall I am not a great fan of phenteramine because of potential side effects, although it is a common drug used for weight loss. So first I would suggest looking into oher medications instead of that one(Meridia and Orlistat are FDA approved for this indication).
Having high blood pressure, any heart arrythmias and heart disease are strong reasons NOT to take this diet supplement, and often people with diabetes have one of these co-existing diseases. I woud caution you strongly and suggest having a thorough check up with your doctor then discuss the use this medication in your specific situation.
Take care.
