Phentermine and Topiramate Weight Loss

If you are overweight or obese and searching for the best non-surgical weight loss plans , you are at the right place. While there are many options available for weight loss, it is sometimes difficult for most people to know what really works and what does not. As a physician trained in the field of obesity medicine , and founder of W8MD medical weight loss centers of America, let me shed some light on what are the proven and most successful medications for fast and effective weight loss! The most commonly used weight loss medication currently is Phentermine available as (Adipex,  Adipex-P ,  Suprenza ,  Ionamin) which is a scheduled IV controlled substance prescribed by a appropriately licensed and qualified obesity medicine physician.  However, the best medication might be a combination of two medications such as low dose Phentermine with Topiramate like in the new Qsymia as the appetite center in the brain tends to compensate when you only block one pathway with a si

How the Food Pyramid Contributed to Insulin Resistance! In May 2011, the USDA released a graphic called “My Plate” to help people choose what foods to eat instead of the “Food Pyramid”. The useless and misleading food pyramid, which has been confusing consumers for over 25 years, has advocated a philosophy of eating more grains and other less “fatty” foods. Food Pyramid failed to differentiate simple versus complex sugars and placed undue importance in promoting grain based products. How can the USDA, a government body set up to promote agriculture and promote sale of agricultural commodities be also charged with health recommendations? Unfortunately, consuming a lot of the grain based “simple carbohydrates” such as breads, potatoes, rice etc. although low in fat, are high in glycemic index and can lead to a phenomenon called “Insulin Resistance”.  Affecting up to one in every three Americans, Insulin Resistance is very common and can lead to difficulty losing weight, pre-diabe

The FDA approved a new weight loss drug combination - Phentermine and Topirmate in July, 2012 for people who are obese or those that are overweight with obesity related medical conditions. Let us look at the evidence, indications, side effects, cost, and how to find a physician that prescribe these medications for you. What is Phentermine ?  Phentermine is one of the oldest weight loss medications and is an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. It is typically prescribed for individuals who are at increased medical risk due to their weight. What is Topiramate ? Topiramate  (brand name  Topamax ) is an  anticonvulsant  (antiepilepsy) drug. It was most recently approved for  weight loss  by the FDA in combination with phentermine called  Qsymia ® . Why combination medications are used for weight loss? The appetite and satiety centers in the brain are influenced by a o