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I am taking metformin850mg for diebetes and levimir 4 units also take synthroid (thyroxine) is it safe to take phentermime (fastin) to help lose weight?
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Usually okay: Phentermine is safe as long as your thyroid and blood glucoses are stable and you don't have other contraindications like heart disease. Weight loss change change the requirements of other medications like Insulin and synthroid (thyroxine).
Answered 2/6/2015
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