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I'm currently on 20mg of escitalopram and would like to take a prescription weight loss pill like phentermine but want to make sure it isn't an issue?

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Drugs,drugs,drugs: you are taking a pill that makes u gain weight which you want to fight with a pill that makes you lose weight.thats neutralizing each other:you get the BONUS benefit of side effects from two chemicals!! Stop the antidepressant if your doctor agree.do not write urself off with a diagnosis for life.exercise,eat healthy,sleep by 10 PM and drink lot of water.Try losing weight with ACV,coconut oil.

Answered 7/19/2017

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