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a doctor has prescribed me taking glucophage 1gm thrice a day and orlifit 500mg thrice a day. my weight is 60kg. height is 5'3". i am getting married in 2 months. are these medications safe to use? do they hold any side effects?

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Dr. Muhammad Asif Javed Nadeem · Answer

Ye safe

Dr. Hina Tabassum · Answer

yes they are safe

Dr. Mehak Alam · Answer

yes but i guess u can lose weight by execise and diet??otherwise safe

Dr. Homayoun Sheikh · Answer

no they are safe that's why your doctor advised

Ms. Kashaf Zulfiqar · Answer

You can loose your weight with diet and some lifestyle modifications.  Such medications will only make you loose weight temporarily even it's not guaranteed but for sure some nutrient absorption will be affected.

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