When you should stop taking diet pills

[WolfMoon]

After seeing and responding to another post on the forum in regard to serious side effects when taking an OTC diet pill, I thought it prudent to point out that if you ever do decide to use a non-prescription diet pill, you should stop taking this product if you start having adverse effects to the pill. If it is causing you chest pain or other physical pain you've never experienced before, STOP taking the pill. Don't wait to see if the side effects will ease off. Discontinue use and go see your doctor to get checked out. OTC diet pills can cause may harmful side effects, and non of them should be ignored. Read all directions carefully and follow them. If you ever have uncertainties while taking the pill, talk to you healthcare provider. Also, remember that just because a pill doesn't need a prescription, doesn't mean you shouldn't first speak with your healthcare provider to find out if it is right for you. Be smart about your health.

[Speeddemon]

Agreed. You should stop taking pills if they’re doing harm to you physically or emotionally.

[TammyBear]

A diet pills are really a weird thing. They can be really great and can be so helpful but they can do a lot of damage at the same time. It's best to test new ones before you actually use them full tilt. Even if it tells you to take two or three or four, test with one and add a bit at a time until you are at the full dose so you know how it affects you.

[KittyKatt]

If a diet pill ever seems to do something that isn't right, then you should stop using it, no matter what it is!

[brightstar]

Talk to a doctor before you start using the pills. Ask what you should look for in adverse reactions. If you experience anything like an allergic reaction, dizziness, mood changes, trouble breathing, swelling in the hands, feet, face, throat, or lips, or any other scary reactions, stop taking the pills immediately and get emergency help. In the case of moderately severe reactions, stop using the pills and make a doctor's appointment and ask if you should keep using it. Mild side effects should encourage you to talk to your doctor, but just keep using the pills until you find out that you should do otherwise.

[Freddy]

If a diet pill ever seems to do something that isn't right, then you should stop using it, no matter what it is!

I agree whole heartedly KittyKatt

[2strikes]

you should also stop taking diet pills when you feel that you have built the habits and can do it on your own.