How should I handle this?

Well that sucks!!! I'd tell her that you care for her and that you would like to help her. I think that you should ask a doctor for information or get some off the net and present it to her. Like side effects and what it's probably doing to her body. If she lost all the weight she needs and looks great, then she's probably hooked. Inform her about what shes doing and do it because you care. I suggest you do it as soon as possible, because the longer you wait the harder it is to get help. And if shes truely your best friend and mom she'll know that your doing cause you love her. But if she flipps out then she hooked doesn't want to stop and may accuse you of being jealous or whatever for you to change the subject. It can be just as bad as getting someone to stop smoking or even a chemical drug. It probably makes her feel good, and gives her energy. I hope you get her some help soon because this is not a laughing matter. Good luck

Prescription diet pills are speed and addictive. As with any addictive drug, you need more and more of them. And they do cause you to lose weight. The problem is, as soon as you stop taking them, they weight comes right back.

You should definately talk to her - let her know that you know and that you care. This is not healthy for physically or emotionally. She is dependent on this drug and will likely need help to get off it it.

Incidentally, why is the doctor giving her so much of the stuff? These drugs are regulated and the doctor can/should be reported for over-prescribing and/or prescribing to a person without a valid need (as in she has lost the weight and doesn't need them anymore.)

Of course you should say something! If she is taking 6x the recommended dosage, she is in real danger. And you need to find out how she is getting so many pills. It's hard to get 150 pills when the prescription is for 30 a month. Don't wait! This is your best friend, after all!

You definitely have a right to be concerned. You need to talk to her about this...these pills are dangerous. Maybe she is a addicted to them, in that case she may need professional help...some counseling to help her stop the addiction. Her pharmacy should notice how fast she's going through these pills and notify the doctor to minimize the amount of Rx's.

Talk to her and tell her that you're worried about her. A lot of those diet pills can become quite addicting, and your body needs more to be "satisfied". She may now need to see a doctor to help her back off of the drug. You sound like a great kid who is very concerned about her mother's health and well being. Please talk to her and tell her how concerned you are about her. She may not even realize that you are aware of her increased usage.

I think she does have a problem which i could identify as Drug addiction, You need to sit with her and talk to her, There is nothing wrong in talking tell her that mother i think this is something wrong and medications are supposed to be taken as per direction, Try to help her out and talk to her i am sure it will help

Well If I was in your position I would sit down with her and tell her that you love her and that your getting worrid about her taking more pills a day then she's supposed to.

Tell her you dont want to see her get hurt.

tell her about the risks involved. I mean duh she wants to lose weight, but what good is that goona be if shes dead from an overdose. Diet pills, taken wrong, is very dangerous! She does have a problem. Maybe you should tell her your worried about her health and that she looks great and does not need to lose any more weight.

Yes, definately speak up! That kind of misuse can kill her. She may tell you to mind your own biz and you can threaten to tell her doctor and/or anyone else that cares about her until she realizes she's got a problem.

go to your mom and tell her how worried you are about her,she may not even relize what she's doing,just let her know how much you love her,and make sure she knows she's your best friend,sometimes friens listen to friends better than they do family,good luck and GOD BLESS!