Dietec™  

The Medication that you are going to receive is fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with overweight participants in an established, physician supervised, well researched, weight loss program.

It is most important that we stress the significance of this statement.

Numerous companies on the Internet now offer the very same medications we prescribe, for very competitive prices.

The most significant difference between Dietec™ and these other companies is the support structure and level of professional care we offer, as part of the program, and that this is provided throughout, at no additional cost. With almost a decade of 'hands-on' experience, Dr. Rose offers a personalized service whereby each patient is dealt with as a unique individual, with their own medical and dietary needs or desires.

Now doesn't it make sense that each individual may require personalized dosages of the medications? Wouldn't it become obvious that the right dose might only become apparent after two or three visits, when the body has had time to adjust to the medication? What if you have a potentially harmful side effect to the medication? What if the medication was ineffective and another had to be substituted?


The Dietec™ Program

Medication
Diet
Exercise
Behavior Modification
 Maintenance

By 'fine-tuning' the program for each patient the rate of success is dramatically increased and this is where Dr. Rose' expertise and extensive knowledge come into play within the program.

Using feedback from your follow-up visits, we will personalize your treatment to ensure the best results possible. If you should experience any unusual side effects, or find the medication ineffective, we will use alternative medications, until we have found a suitable match for you.

We do not charge for our visits, the fee covers your medication. A patient may see Dr. Rose as many times as they feel necessary in order to achieve optimum results.

The medication will significantly reduce your appetite. In addition, you will fill up more rapidly and stay full longer. You will have more energy, as the medication works to speed up your metabolism, assisting your body in burning those unnecessary fat cells.

The medications we currently have available are as follows:

  • Phendimetrazine
    35mg tablets

  • Phentermine
    15mg capsules, 30mg capsules, 37.5mg tablets

  • Diethylpropion
    25mg tablets manufactured
  • Didrex®
    50mg tablets manufactured

We do not advocate the use of these medications as the sole means of weight loss, our aim is to promote dietary and behavioral awareness to help achieve a permanent solution to your weight problem.

What classification do these medications fall under?

  • These medications fall under a category of medications called anorectic agents.
  • They raise the level of the neuro-transmitter, nor-epinephrine in the brain’s “appetite control center” and this results in a decrease in your appetite of up to 40-60 percent.
  • They are used together with a balanced diet and exercise program in the treatment of obesity.

Who should not take these medications?

Anyone who –

  • Has uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure.
  • Has symptomatic cardiovascular disease.
  • Has taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days.
  • Is pregnant or is planning to get pregnant in the immediate future.
  • Is breast-feeding a baby.

What are the most common side effects of these medications?

  • Dry mouth.
  • An unpleasant taste in your mouth.
  • Difficulty in falling asleep for the first 1 or 2 nights.

Other less common side effects include –

  • Irregular heart beat
  • Increase in blood pressure.
  • Restlessness.
  • Nervousness or anxiety.
  • Headache or light-headedness.
  • Constipation.

What other drugs will affect these medications?

  • You cannot take them if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14 days.
  • Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessary during treatment with these medications.
  • They may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin). This could lead to an increase in blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine.
  • Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin). These drugs may decrease the effects of the medication.
  • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with these medications. Talk to Dr. Rose before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

 

Home | Company History | Our Program | Testimonials | FAQs | Contact Us| Calculate BMI

© 2002 Medical Institute for Weight Loss
Designed By Mackey Web Design