- 1). Talk to a certified nutritionist. A certified nutritionist or registered dietitian should be able to inform you as to whether or not the pill is, in fact, effective and safe. False claims can be expensive and potentially dangerous to your health.
- 2). Contact the FDA. A report from the United States Food and Drug Administration concluded that 69 products that are over-the-counter diet pills contain hazardous substances not listed on the package. The FDA will be able to tell you if the pills are dangerous, but may not support the weight loss claims.
- 3). Talk to your family doctor. Doctors prescribe diet pills fairly often, so they typically have extensive knowledge on the subject and the various products. They will also be able to tell you whether the pills contain any contents that may interact with medication you may already be taking.
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