It is hard to believe that the fad of cheap diet pills is not over. I think that through the last few years we should have learned that cheap diet pills are not always the best diet pills. Many people have taken ephedra diet pills or phentermine diet pills without the supervision of a doctor and found out that the pills may be effective but the side effects may be very unhealthy. Consulting with a physcian before starting on any kind of diet is strongly advised. A doctor can completely review your physical and mental well being before you start on a program that will alter your body's form. Prescription diet pills are monitored and hopefully more regulated than cheap diet pills that can be bought over the counter. When a doctor writes prescription diet pills for a patient hopefully a complete assessment has been done and it has been found to be a safe and healthy option for helping that patient to lose weight and gain the health and self confidence that they are seeking.