Side Effects of Asenlix

Weight-loss pills have become increasingly popular throughout the years; however, pills that aid in the process of losing weight can be extremely dangerous because weight-loss pills are not subjected to the same strict standards as prescription medications. Asenlix is one of these particular weight-loss pills that has been banned in the United States as a result of the ill side effects that it can cause.

Diet Pills

History

Asenlix is a diet or weight-loss pill that is produced in Mexico. Asenlix is actually the brand name for the compound clobenzorex and first became popular in the 1970s. The product is identified on the market as a small green pill, earning the pill the nickname "greenie." This is the particular pill that some major league baseball players in the United States were accused of using.

Benefits

There is no quick fix for someone who is overweight, whether it is by a few pounds or hundreds of pounds. Although these pills aid in the activity of weight loss, it is not a miracle cure to rid you of excess body fat. While taking the pills, you still must exercise and eat healthy. Doing these two essential steps in combination with the pills is essential to maintaining your figure, according to the Mayo Foundation of Medical Education and Research.

Mild Side Effects

Some of the side effects of Asenlix are mild, while some can be fatal. According to the Southern California Drug Association, this particular weight loss product acts like an amphetamine. Although it acts like an amphetamine, the pill is actually not as potent as a normal amphetamine. However, there is still enough amphetamine in the medication to leave traces in a person's blood after usage over some time.

Potentially Fatal Side Effects

Additionally, this medication has been known to cause a condition called pulmonary hypertension in people taking the pill. Individuals suffering from pulmonary hypertension are unable to breathe dur to the elevated blood pressure directly in the lungs. This condition can lead to heart failure and/or death of the patient taking the medication.

Legality

Since identifying that the consumption of Asenlix can have such deadly side effects for individuals that take these pills, the U.S. has banned the pills from being sold in the U.S. Other countries have banned the use of this medication also, but Mexico still allows the pills to be used for their intended purpose despite the identified side effects. However, there are still ways that people can get these pills through online stores. It is extremely important that, due to such serious side effects, you consult with your physician and make sure this is the route you should be taking to reach your weight loss goals. While losing weight is necessary to being completely healthy, the journey toward health should not have to involve a risk of dying.

References

• Mayo Clinic
• California Association of Toxicologists
• Medic8