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I've pcos & am struggling to lose weight. my blood glucose lvl is normal. doc prescribed me adipex to help lose weight. need to lose 20lb. is it safe?
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Discuss with doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on. Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.
Answered 12/9/2013
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