Are Diet Pills Safe?

Personally, I have never tried diet pills, but from what I have read they can be effective in a short-term kind of way. Diet pills were made as a supplement to diet and exercise.

How Do Diet Pills Work?

There are several different types of diet pills. These different types include prescription, over the counter, and herbal pills.

•  Prescription pills are prescribed by doctors and are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Over the counter pills are made more readily available by being placed in drug stores and supermarkets. They are also regulated by the FDA. In the past most of these pills have contained  phenylpropanolamine, which they are now seeking to remove.
• Herbal pills can be food in the health food or  nutrition section of a store. The ingredients will read "all natural" on the bottle. They are not considered drugs but as health food products and are regulated differently by the FDA. They are regulated by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

What are the Dangers of Diet Pills?
So like any other pill there are side effects.Side effects can include constipation, cramping, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth. In more serious cases for people who have high blood pressure and heart related diseases, diet pills can increase the rate of a heart attack or cardiac arrest. As with any drug, there is also a risk of dependency.

Friendly Reminder About Taking Pills
As a reminder, there are risks in taking any type of pill. It is recommended to talk to your doctor before taking any type of diet pill. Diet pills are drugs and like any other drugs there can be serious consequences if not taken properly.