March 28, 2007 4:58 AM PDT. HOLLYWOOD, Fl. (March 26, 2007) ? The diet pill industry is set to be rocked by a coroner?s announcement earlier today that model and TrimSpa spokeswoman Anna Nicole Smith was on a host of prescription drugs including weight loss medication, when she died last month.
GLUCOMANNAN Side Effects & Safety. Glucomannan powder or flour is LIKELY SAFE when consumed as food. Glucomannan powder and capsules are POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults and children when used in medicinal amounts for up to 4 months. However, solid tablets containing glucomannan are POSSIBLY UNSAFE for adults and LIKELY UNSAFE for children. These can sometimes cause blockages of the throat or intestines.
You or your child must take this medicine within 12 hours after it has been mixed with water. It is best to take the extended-release oral liquid on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. If your child does not use all of the medicine in the bottle, throw it away after you give the dose.