Dieters who take over-the-counter diet pills and herbal supplements need to be wary. In most cases, the pills are a waste of money. But in some cases, the weight loss medications can be dangerous. Last week, the U.S. Marshall, acting on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), seized dangerous diet pills manufactured by Globe All Wellness, based in Florida. The products seized include:
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Dangerous Diet Pills Seized |
- Slim Drops
- Colo New
- Gel Slim
- Slim Lee
- Slim Plus
- Slim Xtreme
- Slim Xtreme Gold
Officials say that some of the medications contain sibutramine, the active ingredient in the weight loss drug Meridia. In December 2010, Meridia was withdrawn from the U.S. market after clinical data demonstrated that the drug increased the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Are Any Diet Pills Safe?
There are several new diet medications that have recently received FDA approval for the treatment of obesity. Weight loss drugs Belviq and Qsymia now join Xenical and Alli as the only diet pills approved by the government organization. If you've tried traditional methods of weight loss and still haven't been able to lose weight, talk to your doctor about using one of these medications. Keep in mind though, that the weight loss pills do come with side effects and are meant to work together with a program of healthy eating and exercise.