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If something requires you to be 18 to take it would it hurt you if you take it before that age could you die? for instance i am 16 and i weigh 150 i would like to weigh 120 i was loooking at these diet pills but they say you need to be 18 or older if i di

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello, : Hello, it doesn't necessarily mean that you would die, but age parameters are there for a reason. It is always worrisome when girls your age begin taking diet pills because they are not happy with their appearance. It would be far healthier to work with a nutritionist to see where you fall on the charts (looking at your height, weight and body type). A nutritionist could help you to develop a healthy plan to maintain a healthy weight.

Answered 10/3/2016

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