Should Someone Take Diet Pills If They Are On Antidepressants?
The so-called "natural" diet supplement known as Brazilian diet pills contains potentially addictive antidepressants, tranquilizers, and amphetamines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. FDA officials previously warned consumers about the diet pills in 2006, but Brazilian diet pills remain both popular and easy to purchase online.
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