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Hi, i'm hpt patient, taking norvasc (amlodipine).currently i'm actively joining weight loss programme. now i want to try to use gnc burn 60, fat burner. is it ok?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Fat burner: There is no evidence that agents such as the one you are considering have any beneficial effect,stick with prudent carbohydrate limited diet and exercise and you will lose weight to your ideal BMI.

Dr David agreed

Answered 11/12/2014

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