How to Mix Phentermine & Lexapro

Phentermine is a drug commonly prescribed as an appetite suppressant to assist patients in losing weight. Phentermine is the most widely prescribed and most frequently encountered diet pill on the market today, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Lexapro is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety, as stated by Drugs. Com. Some patients are currently on Lexapro for depression or anxiety, and will begin to take Phentermine for weight loss. Others will take the combination of the two, which has been reported by physicians to work together to assist patients in losing weight, since they both affect the central nervous system.

Instructions

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  Consult a physician who will prescribe Lexapro. If you are female, you can speak with your current OB/GYN or you can search through the yellow pages or internet and find a Family Physician.

  You will need to meet with the physician and explain any feelings of depression or anxiety you are noticing. You can relate to your doctor that you have researched SSRI's and have found that you like the reviews of Lexapro. Talk to your physician to determine if this medication meets your needs and works along with your medical history.

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  Find a physician that will prescribe Phentermine. Appetite suppressants are typically prescribed by General Practitioners or Family Physicians. If you have one, consult the doctor and discuss issues you are experiencing losing weight.

  Adipex, also known by the generic name Phentermine, is the most commonly prescribed by physicians, and it is recommended for short-term use only. If you are new to your area, or have not seen a doctor in some time, you can talk to friends or neighbors to get a referral to a Family Doctor, or call a local hospital and ask for a physician referral.

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  Take your prescription to a pharmacy. Once the doctors have prescribed the medications, you will need to have them filled. You can take the prescription to a local pharmacy, which can many times be found in your local grocery store.

  You may want to ask the pharmacist to call your health insurance company and find out if the medications are covered, so that you can pay a reduced fee. You should also talk to the pharmacy staff about any warnings associated with combining medications.