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Q: I am taking high blood pressure medication and medication for glaucoma. What can I take OTC to help loose about 50 pounds?
Hi Karo,
I recommend you be cautious with diet pills. According to the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) it's constantly battling fraudulent and bogus claims in the weight loss industry.
Many weight loss supplements contain "undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients", frequently in levels exceeding FDA recommendations. These ingredients include drugs not approved in the U.S. These substances impact blood pressure and anti-seizure medications, diuretics, along with drugs linked to suicide, depression, and cancer.
The best way to lose weight is by following a healthy diet and being active.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
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