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Is It Advisable To Take Trokendi For Weight Loss After An Open Heart Surgery?

I had open heart surgery 3 weeks ago and the nurologist I go to gave me a sample of Trokendi XR 25 mg to try to loose weight I am at 215 lbs and 5 4 tall I am very nervous to take anything that may cause stress to my heart and one kidney (donated the other kidney to brother) what would you advise?
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If this is the medicine given for reducing the weight then the role of this medicine is doubtful if the obesity is due to genetic constitution. If you have worried about the side effects of any drug which could damage renal function then a medicine like Trokendi needs to be avoided. The best way to reduce weight is to cut down the calorie intake in diet and exercise (Aerobics).

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Is It Advisable To Take Trokendi For Weight Loss After An Open Heart Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If this is the medicine given for reducing the weight then the role of this medicine is doubtful if the obesity is due to genetic constitution. If you have worried about the side effects of any drug which could damage renal function then a medicine like Trokendi needs to be avoided. The best way to reduce weight is to cut down the calorie intake in diet and exercise (Aerobics). Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.