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Medifast Weight Loss Symptoms and Side Effects

What is Medifast? How does Medifast work?         

NOTE: Most of our customers report feeling energized – and better than they did prior to starting a Medifast program. If you are ill or do not feel well, see your doctor. Unless your doctor says otherwise, you should be able to continue on the Medifast diet, as most symptoms experienced are temporary.

Leg Cramps :
Some individuals may experience leg cramps on the program. If you are on medications you will want to have these monitored and adjusted accordingly throughout your weight loss program.

1. Try raking a bouillon or a Medifast Soup to help.

2. Make sure to keep well hydrated.

3. Do not arbitrarily add potassium to your program without first consulting with your doctor. You will want to have labs done to determine how much (if any) potassium should be added. Adding inappropriate amounts of potassium can potentially affect heart rhythms.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue :

1. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or extra tired, try having a Medifast Fast Soup or a bouillon.

2. Make sure to keep well hydrated and have medications monitored while doing the program.

3. Please contact your physician if you are experiencing any of these symptoms after your first week on the program.

Women's Issues

Rapid weight loss may cause an increase in the level of estrogen in the bloodstream. This in turn may possibly affect menstrual cycle regularity, change PMS symptoms, and/or increase fertility. Please contact your Ob-Gyn if you have any concerns or questions.

Headache

Individuals may experience a headache at the onset of the program. This is a result of getting into the fat-burning state.

1. Tylenol or aspirin can help relieve pain symptoms.

2. Make sure to get in at least 64-ounces of water.

3. You should not experience a headache beyond week 1 of the program.

Loose Skin

Some individuals may experience loose skin on the program (due to rapid weight loss). Incorporating exercise into the program can help improve muscle tone. Just make sure to start slowly and gradually increase time and intensity.
1.Some individuals may require plastic surgery to help with loose skin.

Feeling Cold
Some individuals may feel cold on the program - a result of the lower caloric intake. Try a Medifast hot product, and make sure to carry around a sweater or jacket.

Hair Loss
Some individuals may experience hair loss on the program. It dose not happen to all individuals. Increase your fluid intake, making sure to get at least 64 ounces of water a day. You may want to incorporate one of the following to help with hair loss:

1. Biotin (a vitamin B complex)

2. fish oil

3. flaxseed oil

4. 1-2 tbsp of canola or olive oil

Rash
Some individuals may experience a rash, perhaps due to one of the following:

1. an allergy to an ingredient in the products, or

2. the increased consumption of protein

Gas
Some individuals may experience gas on the program. Generally this will go away after incorporating an antacid such as Rolaids or Tums.

1. Gas can sometimes result from a change in diet.

2. Certain individuals may experience gas due to lactose intolerance. If an individual is lactose intolerant, Lactaid may be incorporated along with the program. Don't forget our lactose-free products and our dairy-free Ready-to-Drink shakes!

Diarrhea
Some individuals may experience diarrhea on the program. Incorporating Imodium can help get rid of the diarrhea. If the diarrhea persists, Medifast recommends discontinuing the product. Constant diarrhea can affect your electrolyte balance.

1. Diarrhea may result from a change in diet, sometimes due to the higher consumption of greens. Imodium should help in this instance.

2. Diarrhea may coincide with lactose intolerance. If an individual is lactose intolerant, Lactaid may be incorporated along with the program. Don't forget our lactose-free products and our dairy-free Ready-to-Drink shakes!

Bad Breath
Some individuals may complain of bad breath or a funny taste in their mouth (usually referred to as a sweet or metallic taste). This is a result of being in the fat-burning state.

1. Individuals can use up to 5 pieces of either sugar-free gum or mints to help get rid of the taste.

2. Sugar-free Listerine strip may help.

3. Make sure to brush teeth well.

Constipation
Some individuals experience constipation on the program. This can result from lower food intake amounts.

1. You can use sugar-free Benefiber to help relieve the constipation.

2. You may try stool softeners.

3. Try incorporating 1-2 tbsp of canola or olive oil into your diet.

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