by Dr Melody Covington | Nov 20, 2018 | Weight Gain
There are many articles online with tips for losing weight during the holidays, however, these are specific tips that Dr Covington has shared with her personal weight loss patients over the years. These tips have been tested and proven to guarantee success and keep...
by Dr Melody Covington | Aug 8, 2018 | Weight Loss Medication
Phentermine is an FDA approved weight loss medication that is used to control appetite, it is approved for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) that meets medical criteria for obesity – a BMI over 30 kg/m2 or a BMI over 27 kg/m2 with obesity related medical...
by Dr Melody Covington | May 13, 2018 | Weight Gain
Medication induced weight gain is a well-known phenomenon in bariatrics and occurs with some of the most commonly prescribed medications, such as insulin, antihistamines, and steroids. Does Lyrica cause weight gain? Yes. It certainly can but as with everything in the...
by Dr Melody Covington | Mar 14, 2018 | Weight Loss Medication
Phentermine or Adipex is commonly used for weight loss in combination with diet and exercise. Although phentermine is one of the oldest FDA approved weight loss medications on the market there are still a lot of questions regarding its safety and efficacy. Does...
by Dr Melody Covington | Feb 28, 2018 | Weight Gain
Anyone diagnosed with hypothyroidism (or under functioning or under-active thyroid gland) understands the frustration of watching their body change without permission. Weight gain occurs despite reduced appetite along with fatigue, dry hair and skin, constipation,...
