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Is there a safe appetite suppressant / diet pill i can take while on medication for a slow thyroid?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: No medication is 100%safe - unfortunately there is no magic bullet for weight loss. You should discuss this with your doctor.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/6/2019

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