mixing medications

[sparky965]

my doctor put me on prozac for depression and another doctor put me on phentermine for weight loss.  i was wondering if mixing the 2 drugs was o.k. to do or is this dangerous.  what are the side effects if any to the drugs?  should i be concerned and stop taking the drugs or proceed as usual.  when my doctor put me on prozac i didn't tell them i was on phentermine because i don't want to stop taking it.  so i haven't taken the prozac yet.

[planetmars]

Hello,
I don''t know where you are from, but Phentermine is now banned in the US...I Took that for a couple of months (3 years ago) as well as taking xanax as needed for anxiety.  My doctor did not say I couldn't take both, but when I had a physical for health ins...my Blood pressure was through the roof, which had alway's been perfect.  I stopped taking the phentermine immediatley!  And from my experience and a couple others I know that took it, you only loose maybe 25 pounds then put it right back on when you quit taking it.

[I'mallheart]

xenical is not a good drug... will be banned soon..deaths reported.. be careful..i am not an dr but just think all should know..and by the eay, there is no drug pill etc to help with weight loss... exersise, drink water..no complex carbs..and dont eat after 730..then youll get real results

[Lerry]

G'day,

I'm taking EFFEXOR XR and I asked my doctor if I can also take XENICAL for weight loss and he was very quick to say yes!

[Lerry]

Thanks for that advice. I haven't started the diet pills yet but the rest of my family is taking them so I'll print off your comment and show them. LERRY

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

I don't know enough about your medical status to answer that question for you.  I suggest you talk to both of your doctors so they can coordinate your medical prescription care...it is dangerous not to tell one about the other.  Besides, there is an even better way of controlling your weight for good than a medication...check out masteringfood.com