by Dr Melody Covington | May 19, 2019 | Ask Dr Covington, Weight Loss Medication
Dr Covington answers your questions. No. It is not. Phentermine is not an amphetamine, it is “amphetamine-like” meaning that it can bind to the same receptors in the brain and has a few similar actions but it is not the same as crystal meth or any drugs in the...
by Dr Melody Covington | Feb 16, 2019 | Weight Loss Medication
Over 75% of Americans are overweight with over 30% obese; therefore, weight loss solutions are imperative. A bariatrician is a medical doctor who treats patients with excess fat and diseases related to extra weight such as high blood pressure and joint pain. In...
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 | 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...
