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Is It Safe To Take Phentermine For Weight Loss Inspite Of Taking Medications For Hypertension And Cholesterol?

I'm about 30 pounds overweight Signed up for weight loss with an MD he gave me Phentermine 37.5 1 tablet a day divided in half and Topiramate 25MG for night time. I take Hypertension medication and Hi Cholesterol Medication. I'm 62 years old.. is there any danger?
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Hi dear
thanks for the query

The answer is NO , i highly recomends not to take Phentermine for weight loss, because of the risky drug interactions & associated cardiac problems with it
I highly advice you to dietician to deal with your weight issue
Regards & best health
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Is It Safe To Take Phentermine For Weight Loss Inspite Of Taking Medications For Hypertension And Cholesterol?

Hi dear thanks for the query The answer is NO , i highly recomends not to take Phentermine for weight loss, because of the risky drug interactions & associated cardiac problems with it I highly advice you to dietician to deal with your weight issue Regards & best health