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Sent to Health Experts August 01, 2005 6:54 p.m.
I am currently taking Zoloft for panic attacks (have not had one in quite some time) and I want to take a weight loss pill called Lipo 6. Here is what is in the pill:
Synephrine 20 mg
Synthetic 99% Gugguisterones Z&E 1:1 20 mg
Yohimbine 3 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous USP 200 mg
Bioperine 5 mg
Is this a safe ned. to take with the zoloft?

Thanks
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August 01, 2005 9:09 p.m. (2 hours and 15 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Hi There are several points to consider first of all:
  • Most herbal weight loss products provide some weight loss: (1) enhancing urine and/or fecal discharge, (2) stimulating the central nervous system, (3) by increasing serotonin or (4) by creating a "feeling of fullness." Herbal preparations will not provide a permanent weight loss.
  • There are multiple ingredients in herbal weight loss preparations, some of which have serious side effects and can lead to dangerous toxicities.
  • Most herbal preparations are sold by people who have limited clinical knowledge and are therefore unable to alert the public about the potential hazards and/or how these may affect you or the medicines you are taking.
  • Many herbal manufacturers make "false claims" regarding the effectiveness of these preparations. Beware.
  • The use of herbal remedies to lose weight is discouraged due to the high risk of toxicities and lack of clinical effectiveness.

http://www.emaxhealth.com/cms/?m=show&opt=printable&id=956

while I cannot find any research pertaining to zoloft and taking of the chemicals you listed above, I do know that it is often not recommended to take natural products with antidepressants. A quick call to your local pharmacist or doctor would help you decide as well.

Hope that helps,

Kerry
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