Diet Pills - Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances

Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances

Before taking diet pills, patients need to inform their health care providers of any other medications they are already taking. Diet pills are often taken in combination with laxativesDrugs that help produce bowel movements., diureticsPronounced die-er-EH-tik; substances that reduce bodily fluids by increasing the production of urine., and herbal remedies, which can lead to dangerous drug reactions. Mixing diet pills with alcohol can have serious side effects. In addition, certain antidepressants can interact negatively with prescription diet pills, causing high blood pressure or an irregular heartbeat. Physicians may decide to adjust drug dosages, have patients discontinue certain medications, or counsel the patient not to use prescription diet pills at all.