Diet pill warning

December

With all the holiday goodies around, it might be tempting to try to take off a couple of pounds with the help of over-the-counter weight loss pills. But before you go running to the drug store, you might want to check with the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is warning that numerous weight loss products contain potentially harmful ingredients that are not listed on the product label.

The health risks posed by these products can be serious, the agency says. Sibutramine, which was found in many of the products, can cause high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or stroke. This drug can also interact with other medications that patients may be taking and increase their risk of adverse reactions. The safety of sibutramine has also not been established in pregnant women, or in children younger than 16 years of age.

To see the list of suspect pills, check with the “FDA”:http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01933.html

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 10:11 am by Jane Lerner. Print This Post | Email This Post

One Response to “Diet pill warning”

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