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Who should not use phentermine?

Phentermine is one of the most prescribed weight-loss medicines. But it isn't a good choice for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma. It also isn't for people who are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding. 4 days ago

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Is phentermine a good choice for weight loss? Answer From Meera Shah, M.D. Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a prescription medicine used to lessen appetite. It can help weight loss by making you less hungry. Or it can help you feel full longer. Phentermine also is offered combined with topiramate for weight loss (Qsymia). The combined drug is approved for long-term use. Phentermine is approved for use for up to 12 weeks. But weight management can take time. So some health care providers might order it for longer use. Like other weight-loss medicines ordered by providers, phentermine is meant to be only part of a weight-loss plan. For example, it can be be used with healthy eating, physical activity and behavior change. Phentermine is for people with obesity or overweight who haven't been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone to improve their health. Phentermine is a Schedule 4 drug. This is a label given to drugs that can be misused. But the rate of misuse seems to be low.

Common side effects of phentermine include:

Faster heart rate

Sleeplessness

Nervousness

Constipation

Phentermine is one of the most prescribed weight-loss medicines. But it isn't a good choice for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma. It also isn't for people who are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

With Meera Shah, M.D.

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Does cold water burn fat?

You may have also heard that drinking cold water can help you burn more calories, but unfortunately, it might just be a myth. It is believed that the body uses more energy to heat the water to its core temperature, but studies have found that it's only minimal. The body burns only 4-7 extra calories, which is not much.

Our body is 70% water, so it makes complete sense that water is healthy. You may have also heard that drinking cold water can help you burn more calories, but unfortunately, it might just be a myth. It is believed that the body uses more energy to heat the water to its core temperature, but studies have found that it’s only minimal. The body burns only 4-7 extra calories, which is not much. Another research suggests that drinking more water does help with weight loss, especially when followed long term. However, there is no connection with the temperature of the water. Drinking cold water does have some benefits that are not weight loss-related. According to experts cold water can increase blood circulation on the skin’s surface. This may help your skin glow. Also read: Weight loss, 7 scary reasons you’re losing too much weight without trying And drinking cold water during exercise can decrease dehydration and make you feel less tired. As a result you’re likely to workout longer. However, whether warm, normal or cold, it is important to continue drinking water. Dehydration can cause fatigue, irritability, muscle cramps, dizziness and headaches. Drinking less water can also lead to a slow metabolism. So, what’s the ideal amount of water to consume? A good rule of thumb is to drink about half of your bodyweight in ounces.

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