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Is there any over-the-counter appetite suppressants that aren't stimulants?

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Weak agent: N-acetyl cysteine has helped some of my patients with cravings. I may reduce glutamate release caused by food triggers and thereby reduce compulsive food cravings.

Answered 3/15/2014

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