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Diet drugs have come a long way since the addictive amphetamines of the 1950s. And while each new generation of skinny pills has so far proven more dangerous than effective - remember fen-phen and ephedra? - experts continue their search for a safe diet pill that works.

Best Weight Loss Pills . . . Do They Even Exist? We'll be honest with you: most weight loss pills don't work. In fact, a recent study revealed 95% don't even help you lose fat. Fortunately, there are some (but few) weight loss pills that really do work.