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Is It Safe To Have Phentermine For Weight Loss?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Question: I am 4 feet 11 inches. I weight 178 lbs. I am looking for a jumpstart to my weight lose. I do believe in exercise and dieting, I have a hard time exercising with this weight. I have had all my endocrine organs checked out along with my heart and I am in good shape. I recently started Nursing School. I believe the weight had came on from all the extra sitting in class I do. My question would it be good to jump start my weight loss with half a adipex. ( prescribed to me...but I can only handle a half a day)
Or trying maximum strength 1500 mg Pure Natural Garcincia Cambogia Extract 60 % H ydroxycitric Acid CHA Or do you remend another approach.? Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Losing weight

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Phentermine (Adipex) with pharmacology similar to amphetamine is used as an appetite suppressant for the short-term treatment of obesity.Half dose in adults is 8 mg up to 3 times daily ½ hour before meals. It has potential side effects particularly 'Regurgitant cardiac valvular disease'.
You need to consult a doctor or qualified nutritionist.

1500 mg Pure Natural Garcincia CAMBOGIA Extract 60 % H ydroxycitric Acid CHA is weight loss food supplements .
Regular exercise and dieting is better than jump start to weight lose.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Is It Safe To Have Phentermine For Weight Loss?

Brief Answer: Losing weight Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Phentermine (Adipex) with pharmacology similar to amphetamine is used as an appetite suppressant for the short-term treatment of obesity.Half dose in adults is 8 mg up to 3 times daily ½ hour before meals. It has potential side effects particularly 'Regurgitant cardiac valvular disease'. You need to consult a doctor or qualified nutritionist. 1500 mg Pure Natural Garcincia CAMBOGIA Extract 60 % H ydroxycitric Acid CHA is weight loss food supplements . Regular exercise and dieting is better than jump start to weight lose. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX