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I have been using phentermine for 4 months now and a couple weeks ago started loosing hair significantly. what can i do to help this issue? lost 50lbs

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Dr. Sumana Gangi answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Weight loss: when ever Patients try weight loss regimen, because of low calorie intake, hair fall is very common. Taking good multi vitamin along with biotin 5000iu will help correct nutritional deficiencies and hair fall

Answered 7/28/2015

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