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David Shafer, MD answers: Will diet pills or supplements help me lose weight?

I want to lose some weight (about 10-20 lbs) and I am wondering if any diet pills or supplements will help me.  The only ones I've heard of are Alli and Hydroxycut-- do those work?  Are there better weight loss pills out there?  I would like to use something that won't cause any gross side effects. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


David Shafer, MD
12 months ago
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Kelisa,

Basically, the best way to loose weight is a balanced diet and regular exercise. If you take the time to document your caloric intake, you will likely find that it is more than you would predict. That said, there are many "diet pills" out there. The stimulant based products such as Hydroxycut can lead to jitteriness. The anti-absorptive products such as Alli can lead to malabsorption and also, if your lipid intake is too great, can lead to yellow staining and leakage - yes it is gross.

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
Shafer Plastic Surgery
Manhattan

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