Dieting
ASAP
If you are taking diet pills and notice unusual breathlessness
- Immediately see a doctor to determine if you have Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) • the sooner PPH is diagnosed, the better the chances for recovery
Before meals
- Avoid drinking alcohol • some believe it increases your appetite
During meals
- Drink lots of water to help fill you up
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
- Avoid, or only eat small amounts of, foods high in calories from fat (preferably no more than approx. 30% of calories from fat)
- Take small bites
- Be aware that there’s often a tendency to eat more when you’re with other people • because you don’t pay attention to how much you’re eating
Regularly
- Exercise (see your doctor before beginning a strenuous exercise program)
Medications
If you’re considering taking diet pills (medications)
Be aware that
Phen-Fen (Phentermine Fenfluramine) and Redux have reportedly caused a potentially fatal disease (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)) in many patients (reportedly caused 20-40 deaths per year in France due to PPH)PPH can require that a patient undergo a heart and lung transplant
PPH may prevent a woman from having children
PPH may require a patient to use a heart pump for the rest of his/her life
Phen-Fen and Redux recommended only for people with serious obesity problems
Some doctors prescribe diet pills to people who do not have a serious obesity problem – doctors may over-prescribe diet pills for the potentially large profits
There is often a tendency to regain weight after you stop taking the diet drugs
Most diet pills have side effects
Most diet drugs are intended to be taken only for a limited duration
Orlistat (Xenical) is designed for clinically obese people, may deprive the body of key vitamins (a supplement should be considered), can cause gastrointestinal problems, gas and/or diarrhea, and, may increase the risk of breast cancer
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