Pentermine & Topamax

Phentermine and Topiramate combination is used together to help you lose weight.

GOAL

Weight Management

PRODUCTS

Phentermine

DOWNTIME

None

COST

$150 for assessment and prescription

Dr. Alcarez, DO

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is a highly experienced Primary Care Physician with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments for over 5 years. With an educational background from Boston University, she has cultivated her expertise in a range of specialized areas, including Fillers, Radiesse, and Sculptra for body and hand rejuvenation. Dr. Alcarez is also extremely-versed in wellness and weight loss treatments. With her holistic approach, Dr. Alcarez strives to provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and motional well-being of her patients.

Dr. Arcilla, Board-Certified

Dr. Rhodora Arcilla, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years and exceptional experience in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments like toxins and fillers. She also specializes in weight loss, hair loss treatment, acne treatment, scar revision, and general skin care. She graduated cum laude from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and has completed her family medicine residency training at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Arcilla is committed to a holistic approach to patient care based on patients’ needs to achieve optimum result and patients’ well-being.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT KIND OF DRUG IS PHENTERMINE?

Phentermine is a prescription-only stimulant. Phentermine is a restricted substance because it carries a dependency risk. Its molecular structure is comparable to that of the stimulant amphetamine, which is likewise a controlled substance. Current brand names for phentermine as a standalone drug include Adipex-P, Lomaira, and Suprenza. It can also be found in combination weight-loss drugs like Qsymia, which contains both phentermine and topiramate.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TAKE TOPIRAMATE AND PHENTERMINE?

AYou must carefully read all drug instructions and comply with all instructions on your prescription label. Most likely, your doctor would advise you to take phentermine either with or without breakfast first thing in the morning. Drink plenty of water when taking phentermine and topiramate to prevent dehydration and kidney stones.

Your doctor may adjust your dose or advise you to stop taking this medicine if you have not lost a specific amount of weight within the first 12 weeks. Pay special attention to the dosage recommendations provided by your doctor, and bear in mind that you must also follow a low-calorie diet.

DOES INSURANCE COVER QSYMIA?

As a treatment for obesity, Qsymia is covered by a few insurance providers but not by most. A third of insurance providers pay for all FDA-approved weight-loss treatments, another third do so under certain conditions, and the final third do not cover any pharmaceutical treatment for obesity. The majority of states do not cover Qsymia or any other anti-obesity medications through Medicaid or other government insurance programs. Fortunately, even if your insurance does not cover it, there are a number of options to purchase Qsymia for less money. Visit StudioMD for a consultation so that we can go through your treatment budget.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT WILL I LOSE WITH TOPAMAX?

Your capacity to change your diet while taking phentermine and your excess weight will determine this. According to recent studies, roughly 86% of overweight individuals who took phentermine for 14 weeks lost more than 5% of their body weight. Another study centered on individuals who took phentermine for a 12-week course when obese (but not overweight). Nearly 96 percent of them were found to have dropped more than 5% of their body weight, and 62 percent of the same group had lost more than 10%.

WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY PHENTERMINE/TOPIRAMATE HAVE?

Phentermine is only advised for short-term use at the moment because there hasn't been many long-term research on its safety. However, the FDA has approved phentermine in combination with topiramate for long-term use because the combined doses are lower than the maximum doses of the two medications. Dry mouth, sleep problems, dizziness, heart palpitations, skin flushing, fatigue, constipation, irritability, nausea, and vomiting are the most common side effects of phentermine and combined phentermine and topiramate.

WHO WILL EVALUATE ME AND PRESCRIBE PHENTERMINE FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

Dr. Ahwadesh Gupta is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, licensed in New York, experienced in Internal Medicine office and hospital work, and with over ten years of experience in cosmetic procedures and weight loss medicine. His professional aesthetics skills include the performance of Botox, Fillers, and PRFM injections, Vampire Face Lifts, Breast Lifts, and the use of different cosmetic lasers. At StudioMD Queens, Dr Gupta will see you for your Phentermine prescription, as well as investigate, with a holistic take, what other treatments and medications available best serve your wellness goals.