Weight-Loss Medicines

Throughout history, good doctors have always chosen medicines that have more than one effect. Instead of thinking of "side-effects" as bad-effects, smart doctors intentionally choose medicines with multiple "good side-effects".

For example, aspirin was first used for headaches and fevers. Now it is mostly used to prevent heart attacks. Most diabetics take an "ACE-inhibitor" not only for blood pressure, but also to protect their kidneys.

There are medicines which were developed for other medical conditions, but they have weight-loss as a side-effect. Since Dr. Marlowe is a physician specializing in bariatric medicine (weight-loss), he frequently prescribes medications or vitamins which treat your underlying medical condition and have weight loss as a "good side-effect."

Even more importantly, he helps you identify any medicines you are already taking which cause weight gain as a bad side-effect, and he replaces them with medicines which help you lose weight. If you feel like you've suddenly gained a lot of weight after starting a medication, ask Dr. Marlowe if it might be the reason.