Dexatrim over-the-counter weight loss products claim to boost your metabolism and speed up weight loss when used in conjunction with a balanced, calorie-controlled diet. There are side effects associated with this product, so get your doctor's approval before using Dexatrim Max 2O. Also be aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not test dietary supplements such as Dexatrim for safety or effectiveness..
Digestive Effects
A risk of using Dexatrim Max 2O is an upset stomach. An ingredient in this weight loss supplement is green tea extract, containing a natural compound called epicatechin gallate, or ECGC, which may cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, according to the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center. The caffeine in Dexatrim Max 2O may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Dexatrim Max 2O may decrease your body's ability to absorb non-heme iron, the form of iron in plant-based foods.
Nervousness
Dexatrim Max 2O may cause you to become jittery or anxious because each tablet has 200 mg caffeine. The product instructions are to have one or two tablets per day, or up to 400 mg caffeine per day from Dexatrim Max 2O. MayoClinic.com recommends having no more than 200 to 300 mg caffeine per day, so you may want to consider cutting out your coffee or other caffeinated beverages when you take Dexatrim Max 2O.
Bruising
Dexatrim Max 2O may lead to bruising because it contains Asian ginseng, which decreases blood clotting, according to Medline Plus. Too much blood clotting is dangerous because it increases your risk for stroke and heart attack, but some blood clotting is necessary to stop bleeding when you get injured. Dexatrim Max 2O may interact with blood thinning medications, such as warfarin, so if you are on such medications, ask your doctor about possible interactions before taking this weight loss supplement.
Other Effects
Dexatrim Max 2O contains Asian ginseng root, which may interact with calcium channel blockers, or medications for high blood pressure, according to Medline Plus. This may lead to a lower blood pressure or heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeat. Other possible side effects are insomnia from the caffeine and lower blood sugar from the gingseng. Tell your doctor about all of your medications and get approval before taking Dexatrim Max 2O.
References
- Dexatrim: Products
- Dexatrim: Dexatrim Max Daytime Appetite Control: Supplement Facts
- MayoClinic.com: Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Pills: Do They Work?
- Medline Plus: Ginseng, Panax
- Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center; Tea; Jane Higdon; January 2005
- MayoClinic.com: Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?
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