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Health Profile Reference:
For going on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®

Absolute Contraindications
Relative Contraindications
to the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
to the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan
Clients with the following health conditions should
Your Client should consult with their PCP prior
NOT follow the 5 & 1 Plan. (Your Client may,
to starting the 5 & 1 Plan if they have any of the
however, use the products as healthy meals to enhance following conditions.(Clients with the following conditions his/her diet if approved by the Client’s primary care provider may need close medical supervision when following the 5 & □ Age – children under 18 years of age (see Medifast for Teen Guide); seniors over the age of □ Stroke or mini-strokes (TIAs) (within 3 months) □ Nursing mothers with a baby over 2 months of age □ Active disease states – active cancers, acute who is receiving greater than 30% of their daily inflammatory states (acute hepatitis, lupus flare), nutrition from breast-milk (see Nursing Mothers acute peptic ulcer disease (PUD), bleeding ulcers □ Regular use of corticosteroids (less than □ Diuretics (water pills) more than 40mg/day □ Severe psychiatric conditions – psychosis, □ Lithium – weekly laboratory monitoring of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression with electrolytes and lithium levels by PCP for one month; frequency beyond one month determined □ Current addiction to illicit drugs or alcohol □ Current eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia □ Anti-coagulant (blood thinners) drug therapy (i.e. □ Regular use of corticosteroids (more than Coumadin, Warfarin, etc.) – laboratory monitoring (Prothrombin Time & INR) by PCP required; frequency to be determined by PCP (see The Medifast Program and Anticoagulant Medications □ Current Seizure Disorder – laboratory monitoring by PCP required; schedule to be determined by □ History of TIAs/stroke (currently stable)
All clients are encouraged to consult with their primary care provider (PCP) before beginning any weight
reduction or exercise program to obtain clearance to begin.

PLEASE CONSULT THE TSFL WEBSITE FOR ANY PERIODIC UPDATES TO THIS
GUIDANCE BEFORE USING
TSFL HPR Rev0611 Page 1 of 2
Health Profile Reference:
For going on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan®


Program Considerations for Certain Medications

o Thyroid medications are best absorbed on an empty stomach. o Soy may possibly decrease the absorption of thyroid medications. o Medifast recommends clients waiting 1-3 hours after taking medication before consuming any Medifast meals containing soy protein (or as specifically instructed by the client’s PCP.) □ Anti-coagulant Medications (“Blood Thinners”) o Please refer to the Anticoagulant Guide if PCP has approved following the 5 & 1 Plan for the client. □ Diuretic Medications (“water pills”) o Client should discuss and seek approval from their PCP before starting the 5 & 1 Plan. o The 5 & 1 Plan has an initial natural diuretic effect; clients typically urinate more frequently at the start of the 5 & 1 o If client experiences symptoms such as dehydration and muscle cramping, have them consult with their PCP. Their medication may need to be adjusted. □ Lithium (Mood Stabilizing Medication) o Client should discuss the 5 & 1 Plan and seek approval from their PCP before starting the 5 & 1 Plan.  Weekly monitoring of electrolytes and lithium levels are required for 1 month by PCP. Frequency of monitoring beyond 1 month is determined by PCP. o Client should discuss the meal plan options in the Medifast for Diabetes Guide book and seek approval for following one of them from their PCP before starting the Take Shape for Life Program. o Food, exercise and medications (if applicable) are critical to the management of diabetes. o Your client needs a proper balance of carbohydrate and medication to successfully manage their blood sugar o Weight reduction and controlling the amount of carbohydrates consumed may improve blood sugar levels. o Blood sugar levels should be checked by your client several times a day. Symptoms of low blood sugar include shakiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness and confusion. If your client experiences any of these symptoms, they should treat the low blood sugar as they have been told by their PCP and contact their PCP immediately. □ Anti-hypertensive Medications (blood pressure medication) o Client should discuss the 5 & 1 Plan and seek approval from their PCP before starting the 5 & 1 Plan. o Weight reduction may improve blood pressure; thus creating the need to have the medication adjusted by the o Blood pressure should be monitored frequently. If the client experiences symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, headache and weakness, he/she should contact their PCP immediately as these symptoms may prompt the PCP to adjust the medication. For other medications or medical conditions not listed, please have your client discuss the Take Shape for Life program with their PCP.
All clients are encouraged to consult with their primary care provider (PCP) before beginning any weight
reduction or exercise program to obtain clearance to begin.

PLEASE CONSULT THE TSFL WEBSITE FOR ANY PERIODIC UPDATES TO THIS
GUIDANCE BEFORE USING
TSFL HPR Rev0611 Page 2 of 2

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