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A 34-year-old female asked:

On tamoxifen and lipitor (atorvastatin) have tried diet and exercise for 6 months still slowly gaining weight and cholesterol not down. can i take hydroxycut?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelmananswered

Cardiology 50 years experience

NO: We do not know how hydroxycut will interact with your medicines. Continue and intensify diet and exercise as there are no "short-cuts".

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