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I used to take phentermine and i hit my goal weight. i ended up pregnant with my second child and i gained most of it back. would a doctor prescribe me it again due to my height and weight being considered obese?

Q: i used to take phentermine and i hit my goal weight. i ended up pregnant with my second child and i gained most of it back. would a doctor prescribe me it again due to my height and weight being considered obese?

: Same doc/ your doc or a certified weight loss center. Phentermine is a controlled substance, widely abused and falling out of favor for that reason.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Same doc/ your doc or a certified weight loss center. Phentermine is a controlled substance, widely abused and falling out of favor for that reason.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2021

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A member asked:

I used to take phentermine and i hit my goal weight. i ended up pregnant with my second child and i gained most of it back. would a doctor prescribe me it again due to my height and weight being considered obese?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Howard Smith answered

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