I. Procedure and Alternatives: I,___________________________ (patient or patient’s guardian) authorize The Providers of FMW MedSpa, to assist me in my weight reduction efforts. I understand my treatment may involve, but not be limited to, the use of appetite suppressants for more than 12 weeks and when indicated in higher doses than the dose indicated in the appetite suppressant labeling. 1. I have read and understand my doctor’s statements that follow: Medication, including the appetite suppressants, have labeling worked out between the makers of the medication and the Food and Drug Administration. This labeling contains, among other things, suggestions for using the medication. The appetite suppressants labeling suggestions are generally based on shorter term studies (up to 12 weeks) using the dosages indicated in the labeling. As a Provider, I have found the appetite suppressants helpful for periods far in excess of 12 weeks, and at times in larger does than those suggested in the labeling. As a Provider, I am not required to use the medication as the labeling suggest, but I do use the labeling as a source of information along with my own experience, the experience of my colleagues, recent longer term studies and recommendations of university based investigators. Based on these, I have chosen, when indicated, to use the appetite suppressants for longer periods of time and at times, in increased doses. Such usage has not been as systematically studied as that suggested in the labeling and it is possible, as with most other medications, that there could be serious side effects (as noted below). As a Provider, I believe the probability of such side effects is outweighed by the benefit of the appetite suppressant use for longer periods of ti