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My doctor put me on adapix and i lost 25 pounds in 3 months put he's not in the office anymore. what is something i can get over-the-counter ?
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Would avoid OTC meds: Congratulations on your weight loss. Unfortunately taking weight loss pills is not effective in the long term and can have harmful effects. Almost all patients who loose weight by taking appetite suppressants eventually gain the weight back, often more than they lost in the first place. Read about diet pills: bit.ly/1wfMasG Read about weight loss strategies: bit.ly/1ybbG2S Set small goals
Answered 9/28/2016
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