| As the HCG diet is becoming more and more popular | | | | your question. |
| and a trusted method of dieting, many people are | | | | - Question I have used HCG drops from an unknown |
| starting on this diet and since most of these people | | | | company and have lost a lot of hair. I am told it will |
| are new to it, they have several questions about it. I | | | | grow back; what has been your experience with hair |
| have compiled several questions that are frequently | | | | loss? I need to go on another round but I am afraid I |
| asked about side effects of using HCG drops and | | | | may lose even more hair. Also how many drops and |
| common medications that dieters take while they are | | | | how many times a day? I have read to do 26 days: |
| on the diet drops. | | | | the last 3 with no drops but still on 500 calories. How |
| - Question I am not sure about the compatibility of | | | | come so many places sell 21 day bottles then? |
| some medications and the HCG drops. Please tell me | | | | - Answer There are a few issues that you are |
| if I can take the drops while I am on the following | | | | addressing. Let me address the dosage and time |
| medications: 5mg Zocor, 30mg Prozac, 2 1/2mg | | | | frame first. Most companies market their product as |
| Abilify, 50mg Coozar, 30mg Actos. | | | | a 21 day diet because there is much debate over |
| - Answer Homeopathics like HCG should not interfere | | | | whether or not to load for 2 or 3 days, or to include |
| with your medications you currently take and listed in | | | | the 3 day loading or gorging period afterwards when |
| your question, however, I must insist that you | | | | you continue on with 500 calories without the drops. |
| consult your attending physician so that he/she can | | | | A more important issue is the loss of hair you |
| make any neccessary adjustments to your | | | | experienced. Although extremely rare, some women |
| medication regiment. As people lose weight, their | | | | react differently to HCG than the great majority. I |
| medication needs also change. This email should not | | | | have not had any clients report any hair loss, |
| be taken as medical advise and the HCG drops are | | | | although I am aware of some women, like you, that |
| not intented to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. | | | | have lost it while on HCG injections and some cheap |
| Please consult a physician before beginning an HCG or | | | | brands of drops. You are correct that your hair |
| any other diet program. | | | | should grow back; the inconvenience is temporary. |
| - Question I just purchased a 21 day supply of | | | | - Question The diet is too strict and it seems when I |
| homeopathic HCG and have a couple questions | | | | take the drops I get extremely sleepy. What would |
| regarding safety. Where does the HCG hormone | | | | you recommend as an expert? |
| come from, and is it safe to use? I know you can't | | | | - Answer You are right, the diet is very strict, by |
| believe everything you read online, but I read | | | | design. Dr. Simeons found that people achieved the |
| somewhere that you could get diseases from it. Any | | | | greatest results while following the diet as outlined. |
| info you can give me would be very much | | | | That having been said, some people have had to |
| appreciated. | | | | revise the diet based on medical needs or even |
| - Answer HCG weight-loss supplements/drops that | | | | lifestyle needs, like a body builder or athlete for |
| are manufactured by reputable companies is derived | | | | instance. As far as fatigue or drowsiness: HCG has a |
| from natural resources (human) and put through a | | | | balancing effect and most people report sleeping |
| rigorous process of testing and purification to isolate | | | | better at night, but being sleepy after you take the |
| the hormone therein. To be compliant with GMP | | | | drops is not normal. If you feel that you need to |
| (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the FDA, this | | | | modify the diet, I would encourage you to listen to |
| process is a must. You cannot get a disease through | | | | you body. We would recommend speaking with you |
| taking homeopathic HCG. A common advice I always | | | | physician to make sure that there are no underlying |
| give to people is not to purchase any medications or | | | | ailments or medical needs. Your doctor can also |
| homeopathic medicines from outside the USA. Many | | | | advise you on modifications based on your health and |
| countries in the world do not maintain the same | | | | lifestyle. I hope that this is helpful and that it has |
| quality, purity, and safety standards that have been | | | | answered all of your questions. |
| estiblished in the United States. I hope this answered | | | | |