Diethylpropion Weight Loss NYC

At a glance: Diethylpropion is a Schedule IV sympathomimetic labeled as short-term monotherapy—generally a few weeks—as an adjunct to calorie restriction in eligible patients with exogenous obesity.

Choosing a medication is not a popularity contest. W8MD reviews weight history, blood pressure and pulse, current medicines, pregnancy potential, sleep, eating pattern, prior response, adverse effects, insurance rules, budget and long-term goals before discussing diethylpropion.

What to discuss before treatment

Screening is especially important for pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular disease, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, agitation, pregnancy, MAOI exposure and substance-use history. Tolerance can develop; the dose should not be increased to chase an effect.

Monitoring

Blood pressure, pulse, sleep, mood, adverse effects and treatment response may be followed. New shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting or leg swelling requires prompt medical evaluation.

Alternatives

A physician may compare diethylpropion with phentermine, phendimetrazine, chronic oral medicines or GLP-1/GIP options.

Official source: current diethylpropion labeling on DailyMed. See diethylpropion.