A diet pill by far is still the favorite tool of many dieters in order to lose weight without having to worry about meal plans or daily exercise. It doesn't come without price though; there are many reports of its drawbacks and very few medical communities dare to recommend it, but of course for a dieter the side effects are nothing compared to the gain.

If you need to lose weight fast for your best friend's wedding on the next week and don't have time to prepare all the complicated diet meals or exercises, undoubtedly you will say "Yes!" to the first offer you found on "simple, fast, and safe weight loss" diet pills; bad mood, headache, sleep problem, irregular heat rate, or nervousness are small prices compared to the ideal weight achieved on the right time, right?

Okay; so you know that a healthy long term diet complemented by regular exercise is better, but you have decided that this is an emergency situation, so you have to take the "fast result no hard work" offered by a diet pill and ready yourself for all the side effects. It doesn't have to be that bad; there are few things you can do to minimizing the risks from taking it.

Before Taking Diet Pills

1. Research; you are in a hurry and expect to lose weight as soon as possible; that is not a reason to jump into the first diet pills offer you found. Take a little time to perform some research; search for expert's opinion, do not be fooled by "natural ingredients", "completely safe", or "no side effects" written on the diet pills website. When researching, only take information from reliable sources, such as doctor or trusted sites devoted in medical field with non biased product review where you can obtain information about the product's pros and cons.

2. Check its Compatibility with Your Medication; if you are taking any other medications, inform your health care provider about the diet pills you're about to take and make sure it doesn't create dangerous drug reaction when combined. If it really do, your physician may decide to adjust the drug dosages, discontinue or change your current medications, or suggest other diet pills that safer.

3. Check Your Own Condition; Check yourself for the following conditions:

* High blood pressure (hypertension).
* Prostate.
* Irregular heart rate.
* Mental illness.
* Strokes.
* Allergic to one of the diet pills substance; this is also a reason to do a complete research on the product.
* Pregnant or suspected to be pregnant; a diet pill which contain caffeine will increase the risk of miscarriage.
* Nursing.

If you have one of the conditions mentioned above, it is advised to cancel your plan on taking diet pills. The effects might be severe and you don't want to sacrifice your health or your baby just for a temporary weight loss; it is not worth the risks. Also, consult with your doctor first if you are below 18 or over than 60.

1. Take the One that Answer Your Problem; if your problem is always hungry pick the pills that suppress appetite; if your problem is lack of energy, pick the one that increase your body metabolism.

2. Consult with Your Trusted Doctor; no matter how well prepared are you, an experienced doctor can remind you of something you didn't notice and suggest various tips to do while taking diet pills.

While Taking Diet Pills

1. No Caffeine; do not drink coffee or any other beverages that contain caffeine since it is known to enhance the effects of the ingredients in some diet pills.

2. Take the Diet Pill Whole; take it whole with a glass of water, do not crush the pills and dissolve it in a beverage. Crush the pills will disturb the chemical mechanism that allows it to be slowly released into the body over time.

3. Drink 8 Glass of Water per Day; some diet pills have a diuretic effect which causes you to urinate more frequently and lead to dehydration.

4. Stick to the Recommended Dose; keep in mind that adding the dose will not make you lose weight faster; it will only increase the risks of various side effects occurrence.

5. Check Your Pulse regularly; make sure your pulse stays under 86 per minutes. If it reaches 90, stop taking the pills.

6. Stick to the Diet Plan; to achieve the desired result, you need to follow the plan provided by the manufacturer.

7. Do not take the Diet Pills for Long Period; some diet pills are not safe after being used for a certain period. Stop taking the diet pills after three months to avoid undesired effects and addiction.

8. Diet and Exercise; the diet pills will work best if you complement it with a balanced diet and exercise plan.

Conclusion

It is highly recommended to take a healthy diet and exercise plan over diet pills usage, but if you really have to take the pills, make sure you have made the right preparation before and take care of your body condition while taking the pills. If anything feels wrong, stop it immediately and consult your doctor; do not risk your own health by making decisions on your own. If you do manage to reach your ideal weight, don't just quit; shift your diet to a healthy one for long term result.