Dangers of Diet Pills - Their Side Effects

Dangers of Diet Pills - Their Side Effects

Diet pills have become a very popular weight loss remedy and are well known to lots of people. Anyway very few are aware that these diet pills (even popular ones) can develop serious effects which can be lead to serious health problems.

This is related to all kinds of diet pills - prescription and non-prescription pills are on this list. Negative effects may vary from minor ones like upset tummy up to dangerous like hallucinations or high blood pressure. This is the reason why knowing all the risks before choosing a weight loss pill is essential.

Bellow is the list of popular diet pills with their typical side effects:

Phentermine
Negative: Increased blood pressure, blurred vision, insomnia, heartburn/acid reflux, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and others.
Comments: Phentermine is a quite effective appetite suppressant but because of its negative affect on health it's banned in many countries.

Duromine
Negative: Convulsions, diarrhoea, dry mouth, insomnia, high blood pressure, palpitations, blurred vision, psychosis.
Comments: This appetite suppressant is available on a prescription and is prescribed only for obese people.

Ephedra
Negative: Nausea, dizziness, hyperthermia, severe skin reactions, insomnia, strokes, diarrhoea, seizures.
Comments: This diet pill is related to fat burners class. It must be consumed with percussion because in the past death cases caused by this pill were registered.

Meridia
Negative: Chest pains (shortness of breath), anorexia, insomnia, jaundice, high blood pressure, seizures, abnormal bruising/bleeding, dry mouth, constipation.
Comments: Pill works but it's sold by prescription only and must be aware that it can cause anorexia.

Alli
Negative: Gall bladder problems, gas, diarrhoea, incontinence, oily spotting, muscle cramps, bloating.
Comments: These diet pills are effective but embarrassing effects can be a down turn for many potential consumers.

This list is much longer because almost all of diet pills have negative side effects. Remember that after the decision of going for a weight loss pill you see your doctor and ask for advice.