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Originally Posted by Tinky
Thank you for your reply Ramrod.  I did read the very lengthy leaflet that was enclosed with the capsules, and I noted it did mention a great many things, including concerns re hypertension. The Doctor may have decided that because my blood pressure is now at an acceptable level, and has remained so for several months now, to allow the prescription as a last ditch effort. Because of my age, I am not able to do a great deal in the way of exercise, although I try my utmost to stay as active as my health permits. As for cutting down/eating better, after years of trying to keep the weight off, I am only too aware of what not to eat, but alas easier said than done. However I am prepared to give it one last go, and I would just like to know if any of the other CF members had any personal knowledge of this drug i.e. has it helped/not helped? |
I'm not a great believer in diet drugs they can cause a load of problems with your insides, the best thing to lose weight is excersise, start off with light excersise then work up to something that will leave you short of breath for a few minutes, buld on that week after week and within no time you'll be doing things you thought you couldn't do.
Many people in the UK want to lose weight the easy route like going to the doctors and asking for some miracle drug that will help them lose weight without the need for excersise, you need to increase your heart rate to enable you to lose weight, you'll also need to put in place a diet cutting out all the high fat, high carbohydrate foods like chocolate, white bread,, full fat milk the list is endless.
What you've got to think is when you've lost the weight with the tablets you'll put the weight back on with more added on top. It's a bad circle.