Why is Prozac Prescribed with Phentermine? Examining an Unrecommended Drug Combination
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An estimated 264 million people worldwide lived with an anxiety disorder in 2017. In some instances, doctors have historically prescribed Prozac, an SSRI for anxiety and depression, with phentermine for weight loss, but the practice is highly cautioned against by medical professionals due to serious health risks, including the potential for life-threatening serotonin syndrome.
