Hi, both my sister and I are Melanoma patients. My sister is overweight ( BMI of 30) and at her last check up the doctor told her she is at risk for diabetes if she doesn't lose weight . He suggested diet and exercise after she asked him to give her something to help her lose.
Hi, both my sister and I are Melanoma patients. My sister is overweight ( BMI of 30) and at her last check up the doctor told her she is at risk for diabetes if she doesn't lose weight . He suggested diet and exercise after she asked him to give her something to help her lose. She went to a local weight loss clinic and they prescribed Phentermine- it's a psychostimulant drug in the phenethylamine class ( similar to amphetamine) and works by suppressing appetite. A doctor runs the clinic, but he seems like it's a fly by night type deal.She insists he told her it's safe with her history of Mel- Stage 1 – 6 years ago.
I'm concerned for her and don't want her to take it as I'm afraid it will bring back her Melanoma. I know people with Melanoma take anti depressants that have similar amphetamine properties ( like Wellbutrin) but does anyone have any experience with this drug or know if it's unsafe for Melanoma patients? Thanks for any info provided.
