Weight Loss & Metabolic Meds
Senna and Laxative Abuse ('Detox Teas')
Street names: senna, detox tea, teatox, laxative abuse, senokot abuse, skinny tea
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Diarrhoea within 6-12 hours
- Temporary water-weight drop
- Bloating relief that users mistake for fat loss
⚠Key risks
- The weight lost is water, not fat
- Chronic use damages bowel function ('lazy bowel')
- Electrolyte depletion — dangerous potassium loss
- Dehydration strains the heart and kidneys
- Common in eating disorders
✚Overdose signs
- Severe diarrhoea and dehydration
- Dizziness on standing
- Muscle cramps (low potassium)
- Irregular heartbeat
Category comparison — Weight Loss & Metabolic Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senna and Laxative Abuse ('Detox Teas') | OTC | The weight lost is water, not fat; Chronic use damages bowel function ('lazy bowel') | Marketed at €10-40 per month via influencer-driven brands. |
| Liothyronine (T3) | Rx-only — not controlled | At abuse doses: cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, bone loss; Muscle catabolism — the 'cut' comes with your muscle | ~$0.50–$2 per tablet grey-market |
| Levothyroxine (T4) | Rx-only — not controlled | Overtreatment = hyperthyroid state: palpitations, anxiety, bone loss; Taking it without hypothyroidism provides little benefit at real risk | ~$0.10–$0.50 per tablet |
| Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) | OTC | Oily stools, urgency, flatulence — the famous GI sides if you eat fatty; Fat-soluble vitamin absorption drops (take a multivitamin) | ~$0.50–$2 per capsule |
| Sibutramine (Meridia) | Withdrawn | WITHDRAWN worldwide for cardiovascular events (strokes, heart attacks in the SCOUT trial); Survives in adulterated supplements — buyers don't know they're taking it | ~$0.50–$2 per capsule illicit |
| Metformin | Rx-only — not controlled | GI upset (diarrhea, nausea) — titrate slowly; Lactic acidosis — rare, dangerous, mostly in kidney disease | ~$0.05–$0.30 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Senna and Laxative Abuse ('Detox Teas') look like?
Herbal teas, gummies, and tablets marketed as 'detox', 'cleanse', or 'flat tummy' products; nearly all rely on the laxative senna.
What are the signs of a Senna and Laxative Abuse ('Detox Teas') overdose?
Severe diarrhoea and dehydration; Dizziness on standing; Muscle cramps (low potassium) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
The weight lost is water, not fat Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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