Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is there a weight loss supplement that does not make your heart race?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A few: Diet and exericse should be worked on first. Weight loss stimulant drugs include ephedra, Phentermine (adipex), meridia, Diethylpropion (tenuate) & Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate) (contains phentermine). All can make the heart race, cause anxiety, sweating, tremor, insomnia, dry mouth, & heart attack. Heart safe alternatives include alli, metformin, topiramate, byetta, victoza. Good luck with your weight loss!
Answered 6/30/2014
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Which drugs, vitamin supplements, or techniques cause slow heart rate?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it good for vitamin d deficient heart patients to take vit d supplements?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is magnesium supplement good for health after heart attack or cramps from taking stains?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Saw in the news today that testosterone supplements for men can/do increase heart attack chances by 25%--should i worry about using andro gel?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
On medications for dcm and heart failure...Is a weight loss program like body by vi that involves natural supplements safe to use to lose weight.
If the supplement glycerol Hydromax lowers heart rate would it cause hair loss? Thanks.
I take propecia for hair loss. If I took a supplement to lower heart rate would it make the propecia not work as effective or cause more hair loss?
Asthma remedies for home. Singulair (montelukast) makes my heart race and dizzy and just wondering what over-the-counter tea or supplement to take?
Can i take artichoke supplement with heart medicines?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
