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What is the best prescription weight loss pill that also give you heaps more energy?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Avoid, avoid, avoid: You are playing with fire by taking such supplements. They offer no long term benefits and may actually prove harmful to your health. There are no genuine shortcuts to healthy weight loss. Avoid such pills.

Answered 4/13/2013

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