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A member asked:

Hello i was wondering if you prescribe phentermine i am 23 years old 5' 6" tall weigh 230lb and i just need it for extra help my girlfriend received it from her doctor after her and i kept going to the gym and counting calories but no results i ended up

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Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: This for weight reduction It is considered as a life style modification medicine and as well psychostimulent medicine. This group of medication is not allowed on Health Tap platform to prescribe. you need to see a MD in person

Answered 2/20/2015

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