Are the Diet or Weight Loss Drugs Working?

After you've been on your weight loss medication for about 4 weeks your doctor will schedule another visit to see whether the drug prescription is working and evaluate its effects on your overall health. A weight loss of one pound per week is considered working. If the medication doesn't work in the first three to six weeks of treatment despite adjustments in dosage, chances are good that the diet or weight loss drug will never work for you. Precautions When Seeking Advice About Diet or Weight Loss Drugs Tell your doctor your complete medical history especially if you have high blood pressure, an over-active thyroid, glaucoma, diabetes or emotional problems. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or other weight loss medicine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. Are ...  more