I`ve never taken any, but I`m considering it. I`m just wondering if anyone has any advice as far as which ones work, which ones don`t, how safe are they and should I just stay the **** away from them. The one I`m looking at is is Hydroxycut. It is a fairly big name brand and ephedra free.

It works but some people get serious headaches, and you still have to diet and exercise. Some other over-the-counter products have appetite suppressants, but they can also suppress you energy and have other side-effects. If you deplend on these things, you'll break down again as soon as you quit taking them. Better to go natural by calorie reduction and exercise.