Should I take diet pills?I'm currently taking Coumadin .....?

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tomkat1528	NO NO NO Eat Less - Exercise More ($19.95 please) JK! LOL! discipline yourself to smaller portions get your water - 1/2 oz per pound a day find out what your recommended calorie intake is for your current weight - then reduce by 15% (not a diet - a lifestyle) - you will come down to your new weight = then re-evaluate walk 3x each day at 15 minute bursts - this burns more fat than a 45 minute session all at once (latest research) best of Luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarasmile1971	I would hesitate to take any type of diet pills along with Coumadin. Without knowing your health history or what diet pills you are considering, nobody could really tell you what to do except your doctor. I would recommend asking your doctor. It is your best and safest bet!! Good luck!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kappharmd	NO! many diet pills have st. john's wort and this WILL mess with your Warfarin A LOT. Almost everything does. Any supplement you take ask a TRUSTED pharmacist, or call your local hospital and speak with a pharmacist there, just because they have more experience with Warfarin. DO NOT under ANY circumstances take anything that your doctor hasn't prescribed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lil southern girl	I wouldn't. I have no idea about their effect on the Coumadin, but most diet pills increase your heartrate. There are a few exceptions, of course, but I wouldn't do it. Talk to your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

steven d	It all depends on the supplement you are planning to take, say for example you are wanting to take hoodia, this would have little or no risk. However with the more potent brands, such as stackers, you are at increased risk to possible complications. It is always advisable to check with your GP, as things like this can be quite dangerous. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

OliveRuth	ooh, I'd stay away from anything may affect this drug..check w/your doctor and or pharmacist...this is "rat poison" do not mess with it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tony S	its not ok to take diet pills or supplements, if you are looking to loose weight, get up early in the morning, run for an hour, or at night time, either way works, eat healthy food, and sign up in a gym, ask for a personal trainer, if you do that, i can promise you in 3 months, you'll see the difference, believed it, and believed in youself, good luck. take care! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mnvikes	ask your doctor or a pharmacist first, as you probably know Coumadin has a very narrow safety margin so drug interactions can potentially be serious. i wouldnt mess with natural products like hoodia either because the ones that actually do do stuff can have drug interactions, many of which are unknown because herbs arent studied extensively. and fyi, most of the OTC diet pills dont work very well if at all and are a waste of money anyway Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TaraTara	definatly no. like what the guy said above, talk to your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tunisianbelle	DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS! They are dangerous!! Last year I was visiting my parents and took diet pills on top on my exercise routine and normal diet. I was 26 at the time, 5'11, 180 lbs. By week three I was sick. I had diarrhea, dry heaves, dizziness, headaches, and a general feeling of being sick. I thought I had caught the flu or something. I had lost 13 lbs in 4 days. One morning I told my mom I didn't feel good. My vision kept blacking out and I felt (for lack of a better way to say it) stoned. Later that afternoon I was walking from the bathroom to my bedroom (a 5 foot walk) and I passed out. I was rushed to the hospital emergency where they did a bunch of tests on me. My pulse was up to 120, My blood pressure was 150/40, they had to start me on an IV, the did an EKG on me, took blood and urine samples, and a whole barrage of other tests. They finally got me stabilized and said that I was dehydrated and malnutritioned. I told him that I took diet pills. When I mentioned diet pill, the doctors face lit up and said that's why. He said they can cause a whole bunch of health problems, including death. He told me to toss the diet pills or next time I might not be so lucky. I was kept in the hospital for almost 10 hours, given 3 or 4 IVs, Potassium, juices, and monitored (by the EKG, blood pressure, and heart rate machines) every 15 minutes. Please take my story as a warning. If you seriously want to loose weight there are better ways (I know because I've lost weight after this) The quickest way is to cut out red meats, starches, breads, sugars, alcohol, and sodas. Eat veggies (salads are good), soups, and drink TONS of water. If you get hungry between a meal, drink water to fill up. In moderation eat white meats, and fruits (fruits contain natural sugars, and that can put on weight) Practice portion control. Yes, you'll feel hungry at first, but think of your goal, and soon your stomach will start shrinking and you won't have that feeling anymore. Eat 5 times a day. A small breakfast. A mid-morning snack, such as an apple. A small lunch. A mid-afternoon snack, such as carrots. A lite dinner. Do not eat any later than 7pm (6pm is better.) Go exercise for at least an hour a day, incorporating weight training. Weight training builds muscle. Muscle burns fat. You get the idea. It also gives tone and definition. Also do a few yoga and pilates exercises to help tone those hard to reach and stubborn areas. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No