Working in a weight-loss clinic?

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Has anyone worked in a weight-loss clinic, specifically, one called "Achieve Medical Weight Loss?" I notice they use Phentermine and B12/Lipotropic Injections.

Just wondering if anyone has worked for this company and if they think the program is safe and the company above-board.

And Phentermine, is this safe?

What I am reading about it is troubling.

Thanks

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OP, firstly It's not recommended to use your name on a international forum. If I were you I would quickly change your screen name to something unrecognizable. Second, we are not allowed to give medical advice here. If you are a nurse you should consult your own resources on this drug. You also should contact your own personal physician or pharmacist if you are without resources.

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OP, firstly It's not recommended to use your name on a international forum. If I were you I would quickly change your screen name to something unrecognizable.

That isn't my name in real life...

Second, we are not allowed to give medical advice here.

Haven't asked for any.

If you are a nurse you should consult your own resources on this drug.

I am. I'd also like opinions, as well as the data I collect.

You also should contact your own personal physician or pharmacist if you are without resources.

What about? I don't usually contact my personal physician when I'm considering a job offer..

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health.

Since I can't figure out for the life of me where you are asking for medical advice I will bite. No, I have never worked for a weight-loss clinic and I do hope that someone on here does respond and help you but I do know that if a place gives you the creeps and makes you worry you probably shouldn't take the job. I hope someone on here can help you.

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I agree with your first responder

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Lovebug, often people do post here for that very purpose. And, well, once you've been through edu. You can usually find resources to answer those questions... OK, I'll bite... pharmacy, MD, FDA, BBB, BON etc. etc...

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health.

A lot of people on this site ask questions about meds and their safety. I didn't didn't find anything absurd about her question.

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Specializes in LPN, Peds, Public Health.

I don't think she is asking "Is Phentermine safe for me to take?" I think she is asking more in general, have any of us, as nurses, had to work with the medication. You can go look up drug info all day long and read it about it, but personal experience is helpfull too. I think what she is looking at is a potential job, but does not want to get into that if it could be hazardous.

So, my thoughts are this: all this docs I have seen who prescribe this medication keep a close watch on their patients, will at least monthly weigh ins, and it does have an addictive potential to it. As far as the rest, I have no idea, I have never worked in a weight loss clinic.

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

I know that it was a combination of Phentermine and ?Pondimin that caused soem significant cardiac issues. Do a Google search on Fen/Phen and you should find some info OP.

Some of y'al really need to lighten up!

Also, do a search on the NIH med library site and you should be able to find some good stuff........

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There is nothing wrong with this question and in no way are you seeking "medical advice"!

I can understand why you are concerned. Other professional input is important from other nurses. It's not like you are recommending this substance or asking about it for your own consumption.

Just wanted to let you know. Do not be afraid to ask :)

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Specializes in acute care then Home health.

I've taken phentermine. It gave me lots of energy and lost 25lbs after I had a baby. I heard it is "safe" for short term use only though (

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Specializes in LPN, Peds, Public Health.

I also took Phentermine for a short while, maybe 3 or 4 months... and I lost some weight, but my body seemed to adjust to it and it just didnt work anymore, then I gained it all back. I think it would work if a person also decided to make a life style change (I didnt!! I wanted the quick fix!!) . I also know I was extremely grumpy on it. But thats just me! Everyone reacts differently.

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