What are the possible side effects of the drug Lipozene? General AdM

Not medical advice: Lipozene’s active ingredient is glucomannan, which comes from the root of Amorphophallus Konjac. Glucomannan is a soluble fiber and can leave you experiencing abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, and feeling uncomfortably full.

Lipozene may also lower blood glucose which can be dangerous to people with diabetes. There have also been reports of occupational asthma, cholestatic hepatitis, and severe esophageal and gastrointestinal obstruction being linked to the supplement.

Dr. Oz recently announced on his show safer ways to obtain the benefits of glucomannan. One is eating Shirataki noodles. 1 gram of glucomannan taken 3 times a day before meals is also recommended in lieu of the 20 to 30 grams per day as instructed by the makers of Lipozene. You’ll feel fuller longer without being bloated.

Updated on Wednesday, July 25 2012 at 04:25PM EDT