Anyone using medications to help lose?

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Registered: 09-22-2003
Anyone using medications to help lose?
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Mon, 01-19-2004 - 4:55pm
Hi all. I am new here. I just started WW 2 weeks ago and it is going well. I have about 110 pounds to lose. I have seen ads for medications in the past such as Meridia and Xenical and was considering asking my doctor about them. Just wondering if any of you had tried them and what your experiences have been. Also, I am assuming insurance usually does not pay for them is this correct?

Thanks for all of your help...

Penny

248/246/140

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Mon, 01-19-2004 - 5:48pm
Hi and welcome =) i used Meridia a few years ago for a month but had to get off of it because it making my blood pressure too high. I had to go to check ups every 2 weeks. I had lost 3-5 lbs and when i get off it gained that and more. Good Luck you can talk to your dr. and they can always give you more options. My dr. just told me to lower calories and to exercise. I wasn't exercising at all..LOL
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Registered: 11-04-2003
Mon, 01-19-2004 - 9:06pm

Welcome to the boards Penny!

 
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Registered: 01-05-2000
Tue, 01-20-2004 - 6:58am
I've used meds. in the past but only to gain all and more of the weight back. I haven't used the ones that you mentioned tho. In order to lose all you want it will be a lifestyle change, but I am sure you know that. My health plan will NOT cover diet drugs and I don't know any that will. :-) Stephanie 280/230/170 Atkid since 6/15/2003