Meds

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Registered: 06-10-2003
Meds
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Sat, 02-28-2004 - 11:59am
Yesterday my md prescribed Adipex, has anyone taken it or is currently taken it. Do ya'll think that's cheating?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: llnf
Sat, 02-28-2004 - 12:23pm
Ive never heard of it.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 06-10-2003
In reply to: llnf
Sat, 02-28-2004 - 1:54pm
Yes it is a doctor prescribed diet pill. I was thinking cheating b/c it seems as if noone here has used any meds in their journey.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: llnf
Sat, 02-28-2004 - 1:59pm

Hmm I think you are right that no one here has used them or at least that I know of but thats ok.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: llnf
Sat, 02-28-2004 - 8:43pm
I don't think it's cheating if it helps you lose the weight. I've never tried diet drugs. I guess I'm afraid that once I stop taking them, I'll gain the weight back. But if it helps you to lose the weight and change some bad habits, then why not? As long as your doctor thinks it's ok, and you do some research on your own, then if it helps you, I don't think it's cheating at all. Good luck!

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 11-04-2003
In reply to: llnf
Sun, 02-29-2004 - 12:06am
If its a doctor prescribed med and you both think it helps, use it! The prescription ones are usually much safer since they have to pass a bunch of safety tests, although there may be side effects and drug interactions (even with stuff like tylenol, advil, alcohol, etc) (unlike the supplement weight loss pills they sell over the counter which aren't tested and don't even always list all the ingredients). So make sure to discuss all this with your doctor so you know the positives and negatives of taking it and hopefully the positives are much greater than the negatives. But go for it if you think you want to! Good luck!
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Registered: 06-10-2003
In reply to: llnf
Sun, 02-29-2004 - 12:13pm
I only got half filled for right now, cost is alittle steep.