When most people hear the phrase “appetite suppressants,” they think of fad pills that promise quick weight loss while placing their health at risk. Doctors Best Wellness Center offers safe, effective, prescription-strength appetite suppressants to help you lose weight and improve your health. For men and women living in Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Pembroke Pines, and surrounding areas in Florida, who need extra help with losing weight. We offer medical weight loss with appetite suppressants.
What ARE Appetite Suppressants?
The appetite suppressants that we offer at Doctors Best Wellness Center are FDA-approved prescription medications that work with your central nervous system. The medications change the way your body detects hunger, thereby reducing how often and how much you need to eat in order to feel satisfied. We chose today’s best FDA-approved appetite suppressants for his medical weight loss patients to help them successfully lose weight.
Phentermine
Phentermine is a stimulant that is used in obese patients to suppress appetite. We recommend this medication to patients who have high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Benefits of Appetite Suppressants
Some patients need short-term support to help them kick-start their weight loss program. Appetite suppressants offer this support when properly managed and combined with changes to diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
How are Appetite Suppressants Administered?
Our weight loss specialist will review your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination before prescribing appetite suppressants as part of your medical weight loss program. The medications may not be recommended if you have:
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Kidney or heart disease
- High blood pressure
- History of or currently abuse alcohol or drugs
- Glaucoma
Appetite suppressants are also not recommended for older patients or children.
We prescribe oral appetite suppressants. If you experience problems breathing or exercising, have chest pains or have swelling in your limbs, you should stop using the appetite suppressants and contact our office immediately.
Are Appetite Suppressants Right for Me?
Appetite suppressants are only indicated for patients who are clinically obese. We will carefully monitor your use and progress, as some people do have unwanted side effects such as:
- Feeling very thirsty
- Higher blood pressure
- Feeling tired
- Constipation
- Excessive sweating
- Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
- Being unable to sleep
Appetite Suppressants Consultation
If you need extra support for eliminating those extra pounds, appetite suppressants at Doctors Best Wellness Center may be the answer. We offer appetite suppressants for men and women living in Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Pembroke Pines as well as the surrounding areas in Florida. Contact us today!