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A 20-year-old female asked:

Is there a pill doctors can prescribe to slow your metabolism or make you gain weight, what should i specifically ask for?

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Dr. Robert Killiananswered

General Practice 30 years experience

No magic pill: Nope. There is nothing like this on the market or that would be safe for regular use.

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