I'm 4 weeks out of having a tummy tuck done. Is it safe to take phentermine 37.5 mg afterwards?

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Is it safe to take phentermine 37.5 mg after a tummy tuck? I'm 3 weeks out or possibly four weeks out. Will it cause harm?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent surgery.  Typically I recommend my patients to wait 4-6 weeks after surgery before starting any elective vitamins, medications etc.  I would recommend you speak with your surgeon and follow their protocol in regards to restarting your medication. Best of luck to you.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your tummy tuck procedure.  I would discuss any chance in your medications with your surgeon ton ensure your safety but because your incisions are not yet fully healed I would recommend waiting at least another 2 weeks prior to resuming your weight loss medication.  Hope this helps.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

Your best resource of information would be your surgeon as he/she knows your condition best.  Each surgeon has his/her own post operative protocols.

Joseph Franklin, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your recent procedure.  Phentermine 3-4 weeks after a tummy tuck should be fine.  Would ask your plastic surgeon to be certain.   But, I would have no problems with one of my patients resuming Phentermine after a month of recovery.

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. I recommend you to ask your PS, since each of us have our own protocol and rules.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
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