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Prescribed Phentermine To Lose Weight. Also Taking Simvastatin And Hydroxyzine. Safe?

A doctor prescribes Phentermine 37.5 mg for me to lose weight. I also take simvastatin 10 mg and hydroxyzine 25 mg. is it safe for me to take the diet pills. I'm 59 yrs old in excellent health. The medicines that I mentioned is all I take I also take vitamins and exercise 4-5 times a week. I just can't get these last 12 pounds off. I weigh 160 5/9
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
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You said that you are in excellent health, then why to spoil it, by taking such ingredient which is not advisable, regular exercise, balance diet, good sound sleep, will keep you even more fit, take the medicine only highly indicated, and for obvious pathology, Have a good day.
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Prescribed Phentermine To Lose Weight. Also Taking Simvastatin And Hydroxyzine. Safe?

HI Thank for choosing HCM You said that you are in excellent health, then why to spoil it, by taking such ingredient which is not advisable, regular exercise, balance diet, good sound sleep, will keep you even more fit, take the medicine only highly indicated, and for obvious pathology, Have a good day.