Nicotine replacement therapies are widely used in smoking cessation but, like all treatments, they are not risk-free.
Suitability depends on factors such as your medical history, current health conditions, and how the therapy is used. Potential side effects and safety considerations are discussed during the consultation.
No treatment is recommended without individual medical assessment.
Most smoking cessation treatments do not cause a “high.”
However, some medications can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or reduced concentration in some people. If any treatment with potential effects on alertness is being considered, this is discussed in detail during the consultation.
Patients are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery if they experience any impairment from prescribed medications.
Your eligibility for a prescription is determined as per Medicare & PBS guidance by your consulting doctor. They’ll discuss this during the consultation to see what’s best for you. BOOK A CONSULT NOW
Go to your local pharmacy and your pharmacist will then be able to process this for you and help you get started.
After the consult, if you are eligible, you’ll receive a script as soon as they have finished your consultation.
Prescribing doctors are TGA-approved Authorised Prescribers
Once you’ve connected with your consulting doctor, consultations usually only take up to 15-20 minutes. Out of pocket fees apply to all consults ( based on our standard fees ) along with the relevant MBS item .
As Waist Wise we devise a programme that is personalised to you. The initial consultation will consider lifestyle factors, medical background and any medication you are currently on.
We offer a range of options as aids to your weight loss journey:
⇒ Prescription weight loss medication (based on suitability)
⇒ Fat blockers
⇒ Vitamins
⇒ VLED Diets
⇒ Natural slimming aids
⇒ Dietitian / Ex physiologist / Mindfulness techniques
Increasing your activity levels is proven to improve your general health and well-being and we do encourage some movement alongside a healthier diet and the medication. We will work alongside you to find the best way for you to get moving, no matter your fitness starting point.
Whilst the medications work with you to help control your cravings, we do encourage you to adopt a healthy eating plan alongside them.
When you come into the programme, we can work with you to help curb cravings, suggest replacements and give dietary advice to ensure you continue your weight loss journey !
Yes; all management goals are set by a doctor based on what would be most suitable for your health. You would also be regularly monitored in the clinic along with having regular blood tests etc.
At your initial weight loss consultation, we want to know more about you. You will meet on a one-to-one basis with a clinic doctor/nurse who will find out more from you about your lifestyle, eating habits and what you want us to help you achieve. They will perform a medical assessment of you and will work with you to decide if Waist Wise might be the right fit for you.
Initial Consultation
Follow-up Consultations
All alternative pain therapy related queries and appointments are currently booked with Dr Binay Kumar.
Recent Blood test/pathology test results
X-Rays, MRIs, or other medical imaging reports.
Health Summary or referral from your Doctor. However, you can self-refer
Relevant medical history from other doctor(s) if necessary.
Please ask them to provide this to you and/or transfer them to our clinic via email reception.lilydale@qhealth.com.au or Fax on 03 9088 8177
Please bring your Medicare Card.
If this is a follow-up appointment, please bring any new medical reports if relevant
Please call us on 9088 8177 to book an appointment in chronic pain assessment clinic ( 20-30 minutes, pvt charges apply for everyone )
No, alt therapies are not currently listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Not covered . We do not deal with TAC/WC for these chronic pain consultations
The number of consultations required will be determined by your condition and response. You will likely be seen every 4-6 months for monitoring progress and compliance inc adjusting your prescription as necessary
These therapies have different effects on different patients. Its usually recommended to not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are using these medications and / or experiencing an altered mental state.
Side effects of these therapies may include – fatigue, sedation, appetite changes, dry mouth and diarrhoea. These will be monitored during your follow up appointments. If you experience any unpleasant side-effects in between, please call the clinic and a member of staff will advise you.
Any effects from treatment depend on the specific medication, dose, and individual patient factors.
Some regulated medicines may contain compounds that can cause psychoactive effects in certain people, while others do not. If any treatment option with potential psychoactive effects is being considered, this is discussed during the consultation, including expected effects, risks, and safety considerations. Not all patients are suitable for such treatments, and not all treatments discussed have psychoactive effects. No treatment is commenced without informed consent and careful clinical assessment.
Patients are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery if they are using and / or experience drowsiness, impaired concentration, or altered alertness from any prescribed medication
Dependence and misuse are potential risks with many prescription medicines, particularly when used long term or outside medical guidance. If any treatment option with a known risk of dependence is being considered, this is carefully assessed during the consultation. Factors such as past substance use, mental health history, dose, and duration of treatment are taken into account.
Not all patients are suitable for treatments that carry a risk of dependence, and ongoing monitoring is essential where such treatments are prescribed. Treatment decisions are individualised, based on clinical need and risk–benefit assessment.
We recommend a review appointment 6-8 weeks following insertion of IUD to make sure IUD hasn’t moved and for signs & symptoms of infection.
— Bring IUD that you have purchased from the pharmacy
— Take some painkillers (e.g Nurofen or Paracetamol) about one hour prior to the appointment
— Consider having someone care for your children and to accompany you home
— Arrive well hydrated and ensure you have eaten recently to promote better recovery
— Please be aware that the insertion appointment takes 30 minutes, but some people require longer to fully recover. Occasionally the insertion is unsuccessful, and patients may require referral to a public hospital or private specialist.
IUD Insertion*: $165 out of pocket
IUD Removal: $75 out of pocket
Having an IUD inserted involves attending two appointments, one for assessment and another one for the insertion. Please book an initial consultation with Dr Shilpa Chegu who has had specialized training in Gynaecology & for IUD placement. It is important to inform reception staff that aN IUD consultation is required when booking an appointment. We also recommend a review appointment 6-8 weeks following insertion of IUD to make sure IUD hasn’t moved and for signs & symptoms of infection.
If it is inserted during the first week after the start of your period, it is effective immediately. If it is inserted at any other time in your cycle, it is effective after one week.
IUD could still be appropriate for you but if your cervical canal is tightly closed you will need to be referred to either a private gynaecologist or an outpatient clinic at a hospital to have the IUD inserted. This will be discussed with you at your first appointment.
The IUD is inserted into the uterine cavity through the natural opening of the cervical canal by a doctor who has been trained in the correct technique. Once it is confirmed that the woman is not pregnant (e.g. day 3-5 of your period) and a vaginal swab has been taken to ensure no infection is present, IUD can be inserted at any time.
It is very effective in preventing pregnancy and it acts for an extended period of time. It is readily reversible and usual fertility returns soon after it is removed. It often reduces the amount of menstrual bleeding and can reduce period pain.
