Weight Loss: Are slimming pills safe?

2015

Slimming pills are a popular weight loss option but are they safe and effective? Slimming pills may be suitable for people with specific health problems or deficiencies that contribute to their excess weight, says Dr Shanker Pasupathy, Senior Consultant and Director of the LIFE Centre, Singapore General Hospital(SGH). But it is important for these drugs to be prescribed by a medical practitioner after a proper health assessment.