all the rage, some "Brazilian diet pills" work by speeding up users metabolism, then using tranquilizers and generic SSRIs to calm them back down
The on-going effort by many to achieve what they consider a desirable body weight, not by appropriate life style choices involving nutrition and exercise, but by popping pills, has entered a new phase: "Brazilian diet pills."
"I don't know what it has in it, but it really works"
According to an October 8, 2005, article in the
Miami Herald by John Dorschner entitled
"Danger Lurks in Popular Pills for Dieters":
"…the pills, which can cost $150 to $200 for a month's supply, have enthusiastic supporters. 'It's awesome,' said an under-30 Kendall woman who asked to be identified only by her first name, Jackie. She lost 12 pounds in two weeks.
"'It's kind of scary,' she said, referring to negative reports about the drugs, but she said she has experienced no side effects. 'I don't know what it has in it, but it really works.'"
some people taking these people can't work
Reportedly,
four women using "Brazilian pills" failed a pre-employment drug test in Florida, allegedly due to the effects of amphetamines, a controlled substance, in the applicants' systems.
unfazed
Unfazed, people leaving comments to the
"Brazilian Diet Pills Causing Stir" entry cited above have written:
"Where can I get the Brazilian Pills?"
"Please tell me how to order the Brazilian Diet Pill, I would greatly appreciate that information. Thank you."
why these pills work so well
One poster, however, submitted this comment:
"Uh, Brazilian pill fan, the reason you have all that energy is because you were on SPEED. Hello! Illegal drugs WILL make you lose weight...but they're illegal and have horrific side effects. That's why there's rehab...for people that get addicted to speed/cocaine/heroin, etc. The only safe way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. Pure and simple."
According to the
Miami Herald article referred to above, "Robert White of the federally certified
DSI Laboratories in Fort Meyers…told The Herald the yellow pills contained amphetamines. The orange pills contained tranquilizers and a generic Prozac, apparently to bring users down from the jitters caused by amphetamines and allow them to sleep at night."
no end in sight to this latest "fad diet"
According to an October 13, 2005, report on the
NBC4.tv (Los Angeles) web site entitled
"Brazilian Diet Pills":
"Despite the potential dangers, the pills could still be purchased on the Internet for up to $200 for a month's supply."
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