Prozac Metformin Weight Loss
Experts have noted a jump in the number of people attempting to lose weight by using drugs designed to treat other conditions. This practice, called "off-labeling," occurs when doctors prescribe drugs for uses that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Some doctors defend the prescriptions by saying that obesity is a chronic disease that needs drugs to control it.
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