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Do Diet Pills Interact Negativly With The Triamterene?

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014

Question: Yes thank you. I have high blood pressure (upper 130's/60's&70's to 150's/60's 70's). I am over weight and on a diet and walking 30 min. a day. I have lost a little weight but not near enough. I am 75 yrs. old & weigh 190 ,down from 208 I am on a diet to control my blood sugar (which is working) and also to lower my blood pressure .But I tend to eat too much and need help.I purchased diet pills ,Dr. XXXXXXX Sinatra's, The ingredients are Calamarine 250mgs DHA70mgs EPA30mgs Greenselect phytosome,Phosphatidycholine-from soy,green tea extract-decaffenated,Banaba leaf extract My question is will any of these ingredients interact negativly with the triamterene tha I take for blood pressure ? I'd really like to lose more weight and get off the meds,Thankyou

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: There is no such interaction.... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your medical history and am glad that you are committed to lose more weight. This will help you reducing your blood pressure and blood sugar at the same time other than keeping you fit. I always encourage my patients to take herbal supplementation; however, I advise not to exceed the optimal dose as that will not help you lose weight faster. Instead, exceeding the normal dose will cause more damages to your health. I am ok to take supplements, but I am against taking diet pills. To my opinion, it is better to follow changes in your diet and lifestyle rather than "forcing" weight loss. Gradually losing weight is better than losing for a short period. With regards to the interaction of triamterene, there is no interaction with the ingredients of the supplement you intend to use. I suggest to monitor your blood electrolytes, blood sugar and blood pressure regularly, record the results for future evaluation. Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (24 hours later)

Thank you Dr. Albano. I think I will try it for a while. I'd really like to lose about 20 lbs. fairly quick . I;m supposed to lose around 30 lbs. in 90 days.If I come close I'll be happy. Again Thank you, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Good luck in your commitment of losing weight... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I really like your commitment. However, I still insist to get your weight gradually lost. That's the healthiest way. Good luck! Hope to hear good news after 90 days! Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar