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A member asked:

One of my dad's daughters wants to lose weight with a drug called bitter orange. is this a safe pill?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bitter orange: Like many diet pills it is notrecommended because of its stmulating effects.After stopping the pill you get a rebound effect where weight returns. Weight loss is obtained through diet, exercise and discipline.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

No: Good science does not support its use. See this link for detailed info. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/bitterorange.

Answered 9/28/2016

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