Prescription diet pills
If you're looking to lose weight for whatever reason, prescription diet pills are definitely worth considering. Over the counter medication is regulated and therefore could be a consideration to your weight loss objectives. Prescription diet pills are designed for people that are overweight or obese and want to lose weight. Simple as that! Contrary to saying that, they should not be seen as a quick fix to you losing and keeping off the weight long term. Prescription diet pills can be effective at helping you with weight loss in the short term though. You'll tend to lose about 10% of your initial weight over the course of a year with relatively dramatic weight loss over the first six months. The rate then levels off as tolerance levels rise and the effectiveness of the prescription diet pills begins to wane.
Long term studies are still required to help understand the potential side effects of taking this form of medication. Using such prescription diet pills can present a risk to your health. A doctor should always be consulted prior to starting on a weight loss programme as such drugs are controlled substances. You should avoid mixing medication as this can also be harmful and always read the label carefully. Doctors are able to offer you impartial advice on medication and ensure you embark on the right diet plan so it is essential for you to seek medical assistance first (The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA offer assistance and advice).
The advantages of thesde types of drugs lie in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, fat and insulin resistance. Whilst assisting with weight loss, they should not be relied upon as substitutes for exercise or dieting. Sustainable weight loss is possible through exercise and healthy eating as part of a diet plan.
Two examples of different types of this form of medication are Orlistat (also known as Xenical) and Sibutramine (also known as Meridia). Working in the intestinal tract, Orlistat, or Xenical, can reduce the fat you are able to absorb by up to a third. Weight loss of around 10% of your initial weight can be lost over the first year. Diarrhoea can be fairly common though as fats aren't absorbed. It is preferable to use this drug as part of a low-fat diet for the best effects. The problem with this is that fat soluble vitamin deficiencies can be experienced, such as beta-carotene, A, D, E and vitamin K. So taking supplements may be required in larger quantities than normal to compensate.
Sibutramine, or Meridia, can also be used for weight loss or weight control. It acts as an appetite suppressant and affects the brain chemistry. Again, people tend to experience a loss of about 10% of their initial weight. The rate slows down after a year or so. Side effects include elevated heart rate, high blood pressure and the long term side effects are still unclear.