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FAQ
- What Over-the-Counter Medications Should I Avoid if I am Taking Phentermine?If taking Phentermine,
- We advise caution using OTC stimulant medications,
- Decongestants (Pseudoephedrine) have blood pressure checked
- Caffeine
- Avoid all products containing Ephedrine.
- Can I Use Phentermine if I Have High Blood Pressure?A history of high blood pressure is not an exclusionary condition to the use of Phentermine;
We check blood pressure every visit
Prior to beginning program
Blood pressure needs to be under control- systolic < 135 mmHg
- diastolic < 85 mmHg
- Can I Use Phentermine if I am Taking Thyroid Medication?A history of hypothyroidism and use of thyroid replacement medication should not exclude program participation, as long as amount of thyroid medication is appropriate to what participants need.
If overmedicated with thyroid medication, combined with another stimulant such as Phentermine,
could exacerbate these symptoms. - Can I Use Phentermine if I am Pregnant, planning to be pregnant or Breastfeeding?Should Not use phentermine
Those Women who are- pregnant,
- planning to become pregnant
- or who are breast-feeding.
- Is Phentermine the Same as Fen-phen?Fen-phen is a combination of Fenfluramine & Phentermine popular from 1994 to 1997.
Fenfluramine,- Associated with increased incidence of heart valve changes.
- At request of FDA, Removed from U.S. market by manufacturers
Phentermine,- Not associated with increased incidence of heart valve changes
- On U.S. market since 1959.
- Do You Recommend Buying Phentermine Over the Internet?If buying Phentermine from reputable US online source
- Requires doctor’s prescription
- You can probably assume getting a legitimate product.
If buying phentermine from internet- With no visible address or overseas address
- Which dispenses Phentermine based on an online physician consult,
- Aside from the legal issues you may be taking a chance that the product is not real thing.
- Does Phentermine Have Ephedrine in it?Phentermine does not have ephedrine in it.
Phentermine and ephedrine are two separate medications.
Phentermine is available only by prescription.
Ephedrine was taken off market
With Risks of stroke & heart attack. - Do I Need to Worry About Being on Phentermine if I get Drug Tested?By Showing an employer a letter from our program, stating participant is receiving medication as part of a physician supervised weight loss program.
To the best of our knowledge, has been sufficient to avoid any problems.
Phentermine could produce false-positive results for Amphetamine like drugs on a Urine-Tox screen. However, a follow-up test, such as Gas Chroma-tography, should then clarify that the drug is Phentermine and not an illicit substance.
There are some professions such as airline pilot, where taking many medications including Phentermine are not allowed. - FAQ DISCLAIMER. FAQ should not be interpreted as medical advice.FAQ prepared by: Richard A. Nelson, M.D.
- A Better Way Health Center Medical Director LINK
- U.of MN Medical School LINK
- Former NIH Staff Fellow & Guest Researcher LINK
- 11 addiction related research publication at NIH LINK
FAQ Based on- Phentermine literature review
- 24 years experience
- 21,000 participants
- 120.000 office visits
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Location:
6600 France Avenue South, Suite 600
Edina, MN 55435
Edina, MN 55435
From Northwest, West & Southwest Suburbs:
1. Take I-494, Hwy 169, or Hwy 100 to Hwy 62 east.
2. Take Hwy 62 east & exit at Valley View Road.
3. At the Traffic Light, turn right onto Valley View Road.
4. Drive south for 0.4 mile. Turn left into the SOC.*
5. Turn left and drive into the West Parking Lot.
From Mpls, No. St. Paul, North & Northeast Suburbs:
1. Take I-35W south and merge with Hwy 62 west.
2. Continue on Hwy 62 west & exit at France Avenue.
3. At the Traffic Light, turn left onto France Avenue.
4. Drive south for 0.4 mile. Turn right into the SOC.*
5. Turn right into the East Parking Lot.
From So. St. Paul, East, Southeast & South Suburbs:
1. Take I-494 west to 1 1/4 mi. west of I-494/I-35W jct.
2. Exit at France Avenue.
3. At the Traffic Light, turn right onto France Avenue.
4. Drive north for 1 1/4 miles. Turn left into the SOC.*
5. Turn right into the East Parking Lot.
*SOC = Southdale Office Centre
1. Take I-494, Hwy 169, or Hwy 100 to Hwy 62 east.
2. Take Hwy 62 east & exit at Valley View Road.
3. At the Traffic Light, turn right onto Valley View Road.
4. Drive south for 0.4 mile. Turn left into the SOC.*
5. Turn left and drive into the West Parking Lot.
From Mpls, No. St. Paul, North & Northeast Suburbs:
1. Take I-35W south and merge with Hwy 62 west.
2. Continue on Hwy 62 west & exit at France Avenue.
3. At the Traffic Light, turn left onto France Avenue.
4. Drive south for 0.4 mile. Turn right into the SOC.*
5. Turn right into the East Parking Lot.
From So. St. Paul, East, Southeast & South Suburbs:
1. Take I-494 west to 1 1/4 mi. west of I-494/I-35W jct.
2. Exit at France Avenue.
3. At the Traffic Light, turn right onto France Avenue.
4. Drive north for 1 1/4 miles. Turn left into the SOC.*
5. Turn right into the East Parking Lot.
*SOC = Southdale Office Centre
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A Better Way Health Center
6600 France Avenue South, Suite 600
Edina, MN 55435
6600 France Avenue South, Suite 600
Edina, MN 55435
Appointment Hours:
Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 7:30 am to 1 pm
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 7:30 am to 1 pm
Sunday: Closed
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