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What is the most unhealthiest way to lose weight fast? is it laxitives, bulemia, water pills or a combination of all three?

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Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

There is none: Successful, long lasting weight loss is difficult and cannot be done quickly, at least outside of medical care. None of the remedies you suggest will safely result in long term wieght loss.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/18/2014

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