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Suggest Remedies For Severe Weight Loss While On Klonopin And Zoloft
Question: I am 30 year old w/m. I am prescribed 1mg Klonopin (Up to 3 mg as needed) and 150 mg of zoloft. I am 6'0, 250lbs. I looking to loose weight with diet and excersize. However there are two supplements I would like your opiniom on. The first is Garcinia Cambogia, the second is Forskolin. Taken together they are supposed to help aid in weight loss. They are natural supplements, and was just wondering your opinion on them. Also curious if they could cause any serious side effects. Thank You.
Brief Answer:
Garcinia Cambogia is more popular...BUT....
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Garcinia Cambogia is commonly used and very safe. Review of publications on this do not show that there is meaningful weight loss when these medications. To be honest, no medication will help you gain enough weight loss that would be maintained after getting off. The best approach is to combine diet, exercise and lifetsyle modifications to help with this. Weight loss happens gently and takes much time. Most persons get discouraged because they expect wonderful results overnight which is very difficult and may never happen.
My recommendation:
1. Dietary modifications: Low calories ++++++
2. Regular physical exercise. At least 30mins 5days/week.
3. Increased fruits and vegetables intake. Decreased fat and fast foods.
4. Incorporate daily activities that allow for exercising: Walking, jogging, etc.
5. Maintain this over a long time. Do not expect overnight results and stay committed. Meaningful weight loss takes time to be noticed.
6. And if you must add, take Garcinia Cambogia, which is safe but results are not as good as they claim.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Garcinia Cambogia is more popular...BUT....
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Garcinia Cambogia is commonly used and very safe. Review of publications on this do not show that there is meaningful weight loss when these medications. To be honest, no medication will help you gain enough weight loss that would be maintained after getting off. The best approach is to combine diet, exercise and lifetsyle modifications to help with this. Weight loss happens gently and takes much time. Most persons get discouraged because they expect wonderful results overnight which is very difficult and may never happen.
My recommendation:
1. Dietary modifications: Low calories ++++++
2. Regular physical exercise. At least 30mins 5days/week.
3. Increased fruits and vegetables intake. Decreased fat and fast foods.
4. Incorporate daily activities that allow for exercising: Walking, jogging, etc.
5. Maintain this over a long time. Do not expect overnight results and stay committed. Meaningful weight loss takes time to be noticed.
6. And if you must add, take Garcinia Cambogia, which is safe but results are not as good as they claim.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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