DiethylpropionPhendimetrazineDextroamphetamineDidrexSympathomimetic amineOrlistatHydrochlorideAnorecticSemaglutidePhentermineMedicationsMethamphetamineObesityDesoxynDrugsIncreasesMetabolicSeizure DisordersAmitriptylineElderly patientsDrugIncludeAcuteBariatric surgeryCardiovascularDoseAddictionOverweightAntidepressantsComorbiditiesSymptomsWeight lossMedication GuideTabletsTreatmentClinicalMedicalProductsFeverMetforminAssessIssueOralIncreaseTypeKnowledgeFunctionPainTotal
Diethylpropion2
- Sympathomimetic stimulants include phentermine, benzphetamine, phendimetrazine, and diethylpropion, which are approved for shortterm use of up to 12 weeks. (pharmacytimes.com)
- In the USA, while there are several available drugs for use as short-term adjuncts to weight loss including diethylpropion, benzphetamine, phentermine and phendimetrazine, here the authors will focus on those agents intended for longer term treatment: orlistat, phentermine/topiramate modified release, lorcaserin and, as yet unapproved, naltrexone/bupropion. (medscape.com)
Phendimetrazine1
- For short-term weight loss, either to kick you off on a broader weight loss plan or because you need to lose weight quickly for a looming medical issue, phentermine, phendimetrazine, and benzphetamine are the most effective. (atlantaendocrine.com)
Dextroamphetamine1
- Liotrix is ineffective for weight reduction in normal thyroid patients and may cause serious or life-threatening toxicity, especially when taken with amphetamines such as benzphetamine (Didrex), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, in Adderall), methamphetamine (Desoxyn). (medlineplus.gov)
Didrex3
- Benzphetamine (brand name Didrex) is a substituted amphetamine used short-term along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavioral program for weight loss. (wikipedia.org)
- Weight loss of drug-treated patients over placebo-treated DIDREX is only an advertising website. (free.fr)
- Benzphetamine of unmanaged democrats juices in the Didrex DIDREX may include restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. (free.fr)
Sympathomimetic amine2
- Benzphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine and is classified as an anorectic. (wikipedia.org)
- Benzphetamine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine with pharmacologic activity like the prototype drugs of this class used in obesity, the amphetamines. (pediatriconcall.com)
Orlistat3
- It is important to advise patients to reduce total fat intake while on orlistat to reduce the frequency and severity of adverse events. (medscape.com)
- [ 83 ] A meta-analysis found the mean weight loss for orlistat-treated patients was 2.89 kg (95% CI: 2.27-3.51 kg) at 12 months. (medscape.com)
- [ 85 ] A later 1-year, multicenter RCT to assess the effect of orlistat and hypocaloric diet in Type 2 diabetics on metformin showed that orlistat-treated patients lost significantly more weight at 1 year compared with placebo (4.7 ± 0.3 kg vs 1.8 ± 0.3 kg, respectively). (medscape.com)
Hydrochloride1
- Perphenazine and amitriptyline hydrochloride is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. (drugs.com)
Anorectic1
- Benzphetamine is an anorectic, primarily promoting weight loss through reduced appetite. (wikipedia.org)
Semaglutide1
- Tirzepatide is associated with more significant weight loss than semaglutide in patients with obesity and type 2 DM. (pharmacytimes.com)
Phentermine3
- Patients with a known history should NOT take phentermine. (phentermineclinics.net)
- Thankfully, most patients report that phentermine dry mouth is only temporary and noticeably improves as treatment progresses. (phentermine.com)
- So, many patients wonder how to get rid of dry mouth from phentermine. (phentermine.com)
Medications8
- Amphetamine and related sympathomimetic medications (such as benzphetamine) are thought to stimulate the release of norepinephrine and/or dopamine from storage sites in nerve terminals of the lateral hypothalamic feeding center, thereby producing a decrease in appetite. (wikipedia.org)
- Patients who have a history of being unable to successfully lose and maintain weight and who meet label indications are candidates for weight loss medications. (medscape.com)
- In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are overweight or obese, antidiabetic medications that have additional actions to promote weight loss (such as glucagonlike peptide-1 [GLP-1] analogs or sodium-glucose-linked transporter-2 [SGLT-2] inhibitors) are suggested, in addition to the first-line agent for type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, metformin. (medscape.com)
- Here at Atlanta Endocrine Associates, we've successfully helped many of our patients in Atlanta, Georgia, lose weight and keep it off with the help of anti-obesity medications. (atlantaendocrine.com)
- For most patients, we prescribe these medications for periods of up to 12 weeks, or 24 weeks if you're taking the pills every other day. (atlantaendocrine.com)
- The sample reflexes the positives, inconsistencies, and prescribed medications to give our providers the patient-specific results you need to ensure medication compliance. (synergylaboratories.com)
- This should be evaluated in the same way information regarding a patient taking muscle relaxers or pain medications is considered. (ncmic.com)
- A patient who has used alcohol, marijuana, or medications that affects their perception agree to report such use and agree to accept any increased risk attendant with such use. (ncmic.com)
Methamphetamine1
- Benzphetamine is metabolized by the human body into amphetamine and methamphetamine, making it one of a number of drugs to undergo in vivo conversion to a substance of higher addiction and abuse potential. (wikipedia.org)
Obesity6
- As with all chronic medical conditions, effective management of obesity must be based on a partnership between a highly motivated patient and a committed team of health professionals. (medscape.com)
- Thyroid hormones should not be used to treat obesity in patients with normal thyroid function. (medlineplus.gov)
- Adrenergic agonists that release tissue stores of epinephrine, causing subsequent alpha- and/or beta-adrenergic stimulation, have provided benefits to patients with obesity. (medscape.com)
- Obesity treatment plan entirely depends on the complete health of a patient. (ckbirlahospitals.com)
- Bariatric surgery: If the patient is diagnosed with obesity, bariatric surgery is the option. (ckbirlahospitals.com)
- Rare genetic disorders may contribute to obesity, and patients should be referred to a geneticist if such conditions are suspected. (pcrm.org)
Desoxyn2
- Anything over 20% D-isomer is consistent with the illicit street drug or the prescription drug Desoxyn or Benzphetamine. (synergylaboratories.com)
- The D-isomer is a central nervous system stimulant commonly known as "meth" but it can also be found in the prescription drug Desoxyn and is a metabolic product of the drug Benzphetamine. (synergylaboratories.com)
Drugs4
- Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. (drugs.com)
- Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. (medscape.com)
- For patients who want a long, controlled approach to weight loss, the other drugs on the list above have helped patients lose an average of 5-15% of their body fat in 6-12 months. (atlantaendocrine.com)
- For excellent patient education resources, see eMedicineHealth's patient education articles Club Drugs, Cocaine Abuse, Drug Dependence and Abuse, Narcotic Abuse, and Substance Abuse. (medscape.com)
Increases1
- This is not only more convenient for the patient, it also increases the reliability of treatment by reducing the disadvantages of irregular dosing. (justia.com)
Metabolic2
Seizure Disorders1
Amitriptyline1
- Older patients are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of perphenazine and amitriptyline combination. (drugs.com)
Elderly patients2
- However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart or kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine. (mayoclinic.org)
- This medicine should not be used by elderly patients with severe liver problems. (mayoclinic.org)
Drug5
- It is unclear from these studies to what extent the mortality findings may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to patient characteristics. (drugs.com)
- Assess each patient's risk prior to prescribing oxycodone/acetaminophen, and monitor all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors or conditions .Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)To ensure that the benefits of opioid analgesics outweigh the risks of addiction, abuse and misuse, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required a REMS for these products. (drugs.com)
- Benzphetamine should not be given to patients who are in an agitated state or who have a history of drug abuse. (wikipedia.org)
- Benzphetamine is unique in its classification as a Schedule III drug in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
- The prevalence of prescription drug use disorder is on the rise, including among patients previously considered low risk. (rxce.com)
Include2
- This team may include the physician, a psychologist or psychiatrist, physical and exercise therapists, dietitians, and other subspecialists, depending on the comorbidities of the individual patient. (medscape.com)
- Indications include weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, specifically in patients who have an initial body mass index (BMI) of more than 30 kg/m 2 , or a BMI of 27-30 kg/m 2 and other risk factors (eg, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension). (medscape.com)
Acute1
- Acetaminophen can cause acute renal tubular necrosis and chronic analgesic nephropathy, which is characterized by interstitial nephritis and renal papillary necrosis, in patients receiving high doses (e.g., 2.5-10 g/day) chronically or after acute overdose. (wellrx.com)
Bariatric surgery1
- Patients who have bariatric surgery lose more body weight compared to patients receiving nonsurgical treatment. (adam.com)
Cardiovascular1
- Benzphetamine is contraindicated in patients with advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyper-thyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to sympathomimetic amines, and glaucoma, or who have recently used a MAOI. (wikipedia.org)
Dose2
- Patients increase the dose by 0.6 mg each week until 3 mg is reached. (pharmacytimes.com)
- A dose adjustment is not usually necessary in patients up to. (darkwebmarketlinksnet.com)
Addiction1
- Oxycodone/acetaminophen exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. (drugs.com)
Overweight1
- Lorcaserin is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for long-term weight management in patients with an initial BMI of more than 30 kg/m 2 (obese) or in those with a BMI of more than 27 kg/m 2 (overweight) who have at least 1 weight-related comorbid condition (eg, hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus). (medscape.com)
Antidepressants1
- Patients respond to antidepressants differently. (targetwoman.com)
Comorbidities1
- Whether surgery should be recommended for patients with a BMI of 35 or greater or with a BMI of 30 or greater and comorbidities is not fully established or agreed-upon. (adam.com)
Symptoms2
- The patient and the prescriber must be aware of such symptoms and the patient should be instructed to notify the physician immediately if they occur. (pdr.net)
- The severity of xerostomia varies from person to person, but most patients report improvement in symptoms after 1-2 weeks of treatment. (phentermine.com)
Weight loss2
- Liraglutide is used to help control blood glucose in type-2 diabetics, but may promote weight loss in some patients. (adam.com)
- For obese patients with diabetes, antidiabetic agents associated with weight loss can be considered. (seekhealthz.com)
Medication Guide1
- Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with lisdexamfetamine and each time you get more medication. (prescriptiongiant.com)
Tablets2
- Assess adequacy of glycemic control if patient reports seeing tablets in feces. (pdr.net)
- Rare cases of esophagitis have been reported in patients receiving aspirin-containing capsules or tablets. (wellrx.com)
Treatment4
- Reserve concomitant prescribing of oxycodone/acetaminophen and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. (drugs.com)
- In the meantime, patients should speak with their physician regarding appropriate treatment for their condition, and check for future updates on the availability of Thyrolar through the Forest product availability toll-free hotline at (866) 927-3260 . (medlineplus.gov)
- Every individual's body is different so for some patients the changes in treatment might be quick while for some it might take time. (ckbirlahospitals.com)
- This can increase the risks of treatment, which inherently depends on dialogue between the patient and doctor. (ncmic.com)
Clinical2
Medical5
- medical citation needed] Benzphetamine has a half-life of 4-6 hours. (wikipedia.org)
- Question: Should you ever suggest/recommend medical marijuana to patients? (ncmic.com)
- Check with your state, but the likely answer is No. For instance, in Colorado, only medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy can certify that a patient has a qualifying condition that may benefit from the use of marijuana. (ncmic.com)
- Sufferers from stressful medical conditions be more effective handled from a course and also therapists that are some other strongly attached to the medical care process wherein medical maps and various other patient-unique information is accessible. (deluchthappers.be)
- The change would, however, bring about wide-reaching implications for medical cannabis patients and the American cannabis industry in general. (leafwell.com)
Products1
- Symptomatic GI disturbances occur in 2-10% of healthy individuals receiving normal doses of aspirin-containing products for analgesia or fever and 30-90% of patients with preexisting peptic ulcer gastritis or duodenitis. (wellrx.com)
Fever1
- Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. (drugs.com)
Metformin2
- In obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who require insulin therapy, at least one of the following is suggested: metformin, pramlintide, or GLP-1 agonists to mitigate associated weight gain due to insulin. (medscape.com)
- metformin should not be used in patients with lactic acidosis. (pdr.net)
Assess1
- If a patient appears impaired, regardless of the source of the impairment, there is a question of their ability to assess information and provide informed consent. (ncmic.com)
Issue2
Oral1
- Patients with dry mouth are at increased risk for oral yeast infections. (phentermine.com)
Increase1
- Patients start with 2.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks and, at week 5, increase to 5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks. (pharmacytimes.com)
Type2
- The first-line insulin for this type of patient should be basal insulin. (medscape.com)
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and calcium channel blockers, rather than beta-adrenergic blockers, should be considered as first-line therapy for hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are obese. (medscape.com)
Knowledge1
- Patients with current knowledge about wyoming. (free.fr)
Function1
- This release is mediated through the binding of benzphetamine to VMAT2 and inhibiting its function, causing a release of these neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft through their reuptake transporters. (wikipedia.org)
Pain1
- For example, if the patient is using marijuana because they have pain or muscle spasms, you must consider both the source of the pain and/or spasms and how the marijuana impacts the pain experience. (ncmic.com)
Total1
- In 1995, a total of 36,875 Patient Record forms were received from the 1,883 physicians who participated in the NAMCS. (cdc.gov)