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Is there any medicines to help lose weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: I can’t personally make recommendations for weight loss products but the following are FDA approved: Alli, Xenical (orlistat),Meridia (sibutramine), Adipex-P (phentermine & Sanorex (mazindol).

Answered 7/29/2020

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