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Is It Safe To Have 30mg Of Duromine For Weight Loss?
Question: Hi..i'm 36,158cm height and 53kg weight..currently i'm taking 30mg duromine,is it safe for me?
Brief Answer:
I don't think there is any need of it.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,I am Dr . Tripathi .
Dear we don't know what was the reason this drug was prescribed to you and what was your weight at that time. Do have any other illness such as diabetes , hypertension, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism or taking any other drug along with this or not?
Dear this drug is only prescribed as appetite suppressant in obese to decrease weight . As you have mentioned your height is 158 centimetres and your Wight is 53 kg. if we calculate your BMI it will be less than 25. that is very well within normal limit or roughly your normal weight should be less than 58 kg. . So I don't think you need to continue this appetite suppressant .
Whenever we prescribe this drug to any patient we suggest certain life style modifications and exercise along with this. .its never prescribed alone .so in my opinion you go to regular exercise that will include 30 minutes brisk walk, maintain your BMI to less than 25 , eat salt and saturated fat restricted diet . diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables are good for you. Avoid frequent consumption of fast food etc. i think this will help you in maintaining your weight. And there will be no need of this drug.
This drug has so many interactions with other drug and can't be taken for long duration and is not completely safe it has its own side effects . So in my opinion you should consult your physician discus about all these issues and do accordingly . Hope I have answered your question . Please feel free to ask any questions if you have.
I don't think there is any need of it.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,I am Dr . Tripathi .
Dear we don't know what was the reason this drug was prescribed to you and what was your weight at that time. Do have any other illness such as diabetes , hypertension, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism or taking any other drug along with this or not?
Dear this drug is only prescribed as appetite suppressant in obese to decrease weight . As you have mentioned your height is 158 centimetres and your Wight is 53 kg. if we calculate your BMI it will be less than 25. that is very well within normal limit or roughly your normal weight should be less than 58 kg. . So I don't think you need to continue this appetite suppressant .
Whenever we prescribe this drug to any patient we suggest certain life style modifications and exercise along with this. .its never prescribed alone .so in my opinion you go to regular exercise that will include 30 minutes brisk walk, maintain your BMI to less than 25 , eat salt and saturated fat restricted diet . diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables are good for you. Avoid frequent consumption of fast food etc. i think this will help you in maintaining your weight. And there will be no need of this drug.
This drug has so many interactions with other drug and can't be taken for long duration and is not completely safe it has its own side effects . So in my opinion you should consult your physician discus about all these issues and do accordingly . Hope I have answered your question . Please feel free to ask any questions if you have.
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