what do you think about a person under 18 using diet pills?
2006-08-16 11:23:47 · 17 answers · asked by chicanachik 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
ur body is still growing and most of the time teens only wanna use diet pills cuz they "think" they're fat (thanks 2 the world for using tiny models and making the rest of us "think" we're fat) love your body and if someone out there doesnt like it, who cares! as long as you love yourself everyone else can go play on the freeway :) jk
2006-08-16 11:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one should use diet pills. Specially someone under 18. The body is still growing and depending on the type can alter the function of some cells. There is no quick fix for losing weight. The best way is to change the eating habits. It really does work. Stop eating fast food and eat healthier meals. Also exercise works great for losing weight. Good luck.
2006-08-16 18:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I don't think it is safe, at 18 the body is still so young and changing. I don't think anyone 18 or younger should be on diet pills unless working with a doctor. I beleive that there are other ways for someone so young to lose weight safly.
2006-08-16 18:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by melindarix@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone should take diet pills; 18 or not. Try being a vegan. It's working for me!
2006-08-16 18:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by ann a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's dangerous! OTC diet pills aren't approved by the FDA to begin with, and add that on top of the fact that people whose bodies haven't fully matured have different reactions to some drugs (like aspirin or anti-depressants) than adults, and you have to potential for a really bad health problem to arise.
2006-08-16 18:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not good, diet pills are only caffeine with extra junk that doesn't do much. Stick with diet and exercise, because it's the only proven way to lose weight without hurting yourself.
2006-08-16 18:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy Boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupid at any age but worse for those under 18. Teens are still developing and taking chemical crap that will effect your body while it's already going through changes doesn't sound safe.
2006-08-16 18:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by lynnegirl26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People using diet pills at any age is STUPID. Addictive. do long term damage to the body and as soon as you stop them you gain all the weight back if they work at all. proper nutrition is the proper way to lose weight.
2006-08-16 18:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by Justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diet pills are wrong no matter what age...they mess with your metabolism and heart rate..they are dangerous no matter what the package says...a good diet and exercise can fix any weight problem thats not due to chemical imbalances in the body or a disease or tumor...
2006-08-16 18:30:02 · answer #9 · answered by PrYncEsSa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very dangerous and stupid! your body is still growing u don't know what you'll look like later in your years without a diet pill.
2006-08-16 18:30:45 · answer #10 · answered by Linzerella*Cinderella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋