When is a Diet Pill Too Strong?

-Richard Walker 5:19 p.m. ET

For nearly forty years now, diet pills have been making their march across the world as a successful means for aiding weight loss. But when does a diet pill become too strong?

We have analyzed two diet pills for our users which we consider too strong, one that is banned by the FDA (Fen-Phen), and one that is still legal (Phenterfein).

Fen-Phen (fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine) was banned in 1997 by the FDA for “the likely cause of heart valve problems.” This came after a significant number of user complaints and studies which confirmed its danger to the public. The Fen-Phen scare prompted many to reconsider their decision to use diet pills, and gave the industry a bad name.

The other diet pill we consider too strong is a new formula called Phenterfein (found anywhere on the web, but at it's lowest price on ebay) . There are some signs which suggest this pill is just as good as—if not better than—Fen-Phen at helping it's users lose weight. We are alarmed at the high number of successful Phenterfein, although there is nothing in their disclosed supplement facts which indicates dangerous ingredients. If you are using Phenterfein, we suggest not taking the maximum dose of 3 capsules, and do not take this supplement under any circumstances if you are under 18 or have a heart condition. We warn our readers that this diet pill may be too strong.

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