Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a12 year old take diet pills she dosent have a heart condision just fat
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A : A 12 year old should not be taking any diet pills as they could cause many adverse effects, the most worrisome being heart issues. A proper diet and exercise are proven safe and effective. She needs to visit a nutritionist for a specific diet plan.She should start exercising or join an organized sports team. Also her doctor or even the school nurse may have information on programs for kids that need to lose weight. Please encourage her!
Answered 10/3/2016
5.3k views
Not good idea: Why cant a 12 year old learn to make good choices such as eating healthy, with filling foods high in nutrients such as fruits and vegetables, instead of a diet pill. A diet pill doesnt teach anyone anything about good choices and healthy eating. There are side effects as well to these medicines such as raising your blood pressure. Its not recommended
Answered 9/28/2016
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My 25 year old husband suffers from sudden sharp heart pains to the point where breathing hurts him. Could his meat based diet be the cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is eating a weight/muscle gaining diet bad for a 17 year olds heart? Lots of protein and carbs (cholesterol)
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am active 33 year old male who lifts weights and does cardio, diet is good full of whole foods blood pressure is 135/78 heart rate is 44-48 too low?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the chances of a 36 year old woman with only having her grandmother having heart disease which was brought on by poor habits..no other family history..being overweight and dont smoke or drink and whose diet is ok having heart disease? Thx?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can a12 year old take diet pills she dosent have a heart condision just fat
Can a12 year old take diet pills she dosent have a heart condision she had ashama as a kid but not any more she dosent have serious problemsshe is just over weight
54 year old obese male; had a heart attack 3 years ago; has had diabetes and CHF stage C for 7+ years; bad edema, shortness of breath, immobile; takes beta blockers, diuretics, etc. but won't change diet, exercise, or see a cardiologist. Prognosis?
Iam a 46 year old female 5'2" 152 lbs.My heart has been fluttering for two days now.I take a BP pill everyday for high bp.But that's it what going on.
My father have diabetes and heart disease(right auricle is not working properly).It is only functioning 40%.He is 62 years old.what is the right diet should he take during home quarantine?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
