A variety of diet pills are promoted to help you burn more calories and reduce your appetite. One such line of pills, the Dexatrim Max line, contains a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as the Dexatrim Propietary Blend, according to the product's website. Although these supplements are generally safe and can be purchased over the counter, they can cause certain side effects.
Gastrointestinal Upset
Dexatrim Max products contain caffeine. according to the Dexatrim website. When these pills are taken, the caffeine can upset the digestive tract, Drugs.com notes. Symptoms of an upset digestive tract include nausea, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. These symptoms will usually go away once the effects of the caffeine have worn off, but caffeine can remain in the body for up to 10 hours.
Heart Stimulation
Caffeine is a stimulant, which means that it makes the heart beat harder and faster. This can result in an increased heart rate as well as raised blood pressure, as increased force from the heart causes blood pressure to rise. In some cases, people taking caffeine can develop an irregular heartbeat.
Changes in Urine
Dexatrim Max products can also cause the urine to develop a different color, due to the high vitamin content of the products. Caffeine can also increases the amount of urine produced, due to its diuretic effects.
Sleep And Mood Disturbances
Caffeine, as a stimulant, can make it more difficult to sleep, particularly if taken shortly before bed. Chromium, another component of Dexatrim Max, can also result in insomnia and trouble staying asleep, EMedTV notes. In addition, caffeine and chromium can result in irritability and other mood changes.
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