Please email us for specific medical advice about the use of Slim·Fast with weight reducing medication on medical@slimfast.co.uk or ring our medical information service on 01379 788774 - Health professionals ONLY please.

Breastfeeding uses a lot of calories - your baby will take an average of 500 calories from your body daily. Both pregnancy and breastfeeding are special conditions that need additional nutrition so Slim·Fast should only be used for supplemental nutrition in addition to your normal diet. For more information your doctor or midwife can consult us on medical@slimfast.co.uk or ring our medical information service on 01379 788774 - Health Professionals ONLY please.

Absolutely! We have been very careful not to include anything in the BreakFree Program that would conflict with your anxiety or depression medications.

The Slim·Fast Plan is designed to give you 1200-1400 calories per day, which should allow virtually everyone to achieve a satisfactory weight loss. You may be experiencing a 'plateau' (see above). Or you may be eating more than you think - make sure you are not overeating snacks of fruit or Slim·Fast snack bars during the day, or having too many calories with your evening meal. Alcohol, especially, can quickly add up to more calories than you want.

Yes. Essences balance and harmonize your emotions and the flow of energy in your body. Because they are free of chemical constituents, it is highly unlikely that taking an essence would interfere with your medication. If you are concerned with the alcohol content, remember that you are only taking a few drops at each dose. If you take 4 drops 4 times a day, for example, your total alcohol intake each day would be less than 5 drops.

Most medications are acceptable, including all common blood pressure medications. Aspirin and ibuprofen are okay, as long as the donor is feeling fine during the time of their appointment. Birth control pills and cholesterol-regulating drugs are acceptable. Those taking allergy medications can donate as long as the donor is not experiencing symptoms at the time of donation.

If you are already diagnosed and currently taking medication, either prescription or over-the-counter variety, Dr. Shames can suggest to you ways in which your present treatment program might be optimized. Many people do better with a change in brand, dose, or type of thyroid medicine; sometimes two or three medicines need to be combined for best results.

Anyone in good health can use the Curb Your Cravings Weight Loss topical patch. People with medical conditions like diabetes, thyroid or heart problems should consult with their health care professional. This product is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. ** As with any herbal supplement, if you are taking a prescription medication or have a preexisting medical condition please consult your physician.

Yes, you should be concerned because there is no complete list for prohibited substances. New names and new products are available daily, and foreign drugs may not appear in U.S. drug reference books. The list of prohibited substances is subject to change without notice. In addition, drugs not listed or different formulations of the same brand name may not be allowed. For any of these reasons, a "complete" or "safe" list is not available for distribution.

Yes, it is perfectly safe to do so. However, you should not attempt to reduce your other medication without supervision from your doctor.

Aspirin and ibuprofen will not affect a whole blood donation. Apheresis platelet donors however must not take aspirin or aspirin products 48 hours prior to donation. Many other medications are acceptable. It is recommended that you call the donor center ahead of time to inquire about medications you have a question about.

Most people who use Optifast® experience no negative side effects at all. A small number of people experience minor and temporary hair-thinning during the Active Weight Loss phase. Like the temporary hair loss that often occurs during pregnancy, this is almost always reversible. Some people experience episodes of light-headedness. In some cases, the full fast can lead to an increase in uric acid levels.

A history of hypothyroidism and use of thyroid replacement medication should not exclude participation as long as the amount of thyroid medication a participant is taking is appropriate to what they need. Overmedication with thyroid medication can produce symptoms of high blood pressure, heart racing, jitteriness, and anxiety, similar to being on a strong stimulant, and so compounding this over-medicated condition with another stimulant, such as phentermine, could exacerbate these symptoms.

Our research so far has found no evidence that any type of medication is affected by the use of Aqua-Detox. However if you are worried, the medication can be taken after the treatment. If you have a pacemaker, had a Kidney transplant, are pregnant or suffer from psychotic episodes or epileptic seizures; you should not use the machine.

Yes, you can take Arthrosamine™ concurrently with prescription and non-prescription anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen. If you have been using anti-inflammatories (or painkillers) for a prolonged period of time, you may need to "wean" yourself off them over a period of several weeks (verses "cold-turkey", which is NOT recommended).

The homeopathic form of HGH does not interfere with any other remedies, supplements or medicines that you might be taking.

Prelox® supports the body-own mechanism of nitric oxide and thus restores the natural process leading to an erection. More importantly, during regular supplementation with Prelox® healthy production of nitric oxide is permanently restored. This allows men to indulge in a youthful sex life including spontaneous sexual arousal. Sildenafil inhibits the processes triggered by nitric oxide, thus amplifying the activity of residual nitric oxide produced.

You should be able to take prescribed medication, though you may need to (1) use capsules or (2) break big tablets in half or dissolve them in water so they do not get stuck in the stoma and make you sick. Always ask the doctor who prescribes the drugs about this. Your surgeon may tell you to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers because they may irritate the stomach. The problems these drugs may cause could result in band removal.

This is a question that should be answered in consultation with your prescribing physician. Although some forms of psychotherapy have been shown to be more effective than medication, some people achieve greater relief of symptoms with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Regardless, it may be important to learn new strategies prior to reducing or stopping medication. Again, changes in medication should be done under the supervision of a physician.