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"   Question I have been prescribed Diethylpropion.  After years of dieting, my metabolism seems to have ground to a halt.  Can you give me some information on the drug prescribed?   Answer I am rather concerned about your question.  Diethylpropion \u2013 also called Tenuate \u2013 should not be available for prescription in this country.  It is certainly not available through the NHS, so I assume you have got this through a private &amp;#039;slimming clinic&amp;#039;.  The drug was withdrawn from general use several years ago because of its similarity with amphetamine (speed) and has the potential for addiction and to be used as a drug of abuse.  It can also cause your heart to race and make your blood pressure go dangerously high.  I am not happy to hear that you are taking this drug, and I would never prescribe it to one of my patients.  However desperate you are to lose weight, I would urge you not to resort to potentially dangerous treatments like this. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Are low carbohydrate diets safe? Can chrome and iodine supplements help me lose weight? Diets to lose weight and hypnotherapy Herbal supplements to lose weight How can I change my attitude to weight loss? How can I get rid of fat thighs? How can I lose weight and boost my energy levels? How do I lose weight from the backside? How does Orlistat work? I eat right and I exercise, but I cannot lose weight I only go to the toilet once a week I want to lose weight I want to lose weight I want to lose weight but I&amp;#039;m worried that my calves will look too big I&amp;#039;m doing everything right \u2013 why won&amp;#039;t the weight come off? I&amp;#039;m pregnant and can&amp;#039;t control my weight gain I&amp;#039;m worried about my daughter&amp;#039;s weight loss after the birth of her son Is my loss of appetite due to hyperthyroidism? Is my weight the root of my problems? I&amp;#039;ve tried everything but can&amp;#039;t lose weight? Lap band operations for obesity Liposuction on my bum \u2013 a good idea? Losing weight after childbirth My large chest hasn&amp;#039;t shrunk despite my diet My pubic hair is turning grey My sister is taking Thyroxine tablets to lose weight Natural weight loss Papaya supplement for weight loss Should I do the Atkins diet if I have high blood cholesterol? Should you breastfeed when following the Atkins diet? Slimming pills Surgery to lose weight Taking laxatives to lose weight The thrush in my mouth won&amp;#039;t clear up Weight loss remedies and antidepressants What is a fat loading test? What is my ideal body weight? Why can&amp;#039;t I lose weight?  Last updated 09.09.2010 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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