What you need to know about commonly prescribed weight loss pills:
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Lets first look at two of the different types of weight loss pills that are commonly prescribed by physicians:
1) Appetite suppressants – Generally speaking, these pills trick your body into thinking that it is full by increasing the levels of serotonin and catecholamines in the brain. This is a temporary solution to a problem that may or may not be related to appetite regulation problems. Not all weight issues are related only to increased appetite. Generally speaking, this palliative treatment can provide some short term relief, but is not effective at treating underlying factors that cause increased appetite. An example of appetite suppressants is Phentermine. You can read more about this weight loss pill by clicking here. Phentermine mimics the “stress response” in the body and is categorized as a “sympathomimetic”.
Phentermine can cause unwanted side effects including:
- dizziness
- fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat
- mental/mood changes
- agitation
- uncontrolled anger
- hallucinations
- nervousness
- uncontrolled muscle movements
- change in sexual ability/interest.
- dry mouth
- difficulty sleeping
- irritability
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
2) Fat Absorption Inhibitors – Xenecal (also known as Alli), are prescribed in the United States to obese patients. The purpose of this medication is to prevent the absorption of fat when you eat a meal. The general approach is to block fat from entering the body through the intestines, which will translate into less fat storage and a decrease in overall BMI. This weight loss pill has been shown to help patients lose 12-13 pounds per year, which is less than what can be expected from other weight loss treatments not requiring weight loss pills. Also, there are no studies proving the safety or efficacy of this type of medication beyond two years.
There are other potentially serious side effects from using this weight loss pill, including:
- Liver Failure and possible need for liver transplant, click here to read more.
- fatty/oily stool
- oily fecal spotting
- intestinal gas with fecal discharge
- feeling of needing to have a bowel movement right away
- increased number of bowel movements
- poor bowel control
- persistent nausea/vomiting
- severe stomach/abdominal pain
- yellowing eyes/skin
- symptoms of kidney stones (such as back pain, pain when urinating)
- bloody urine
Are there other options out there for losing weight, without the need for weight loss pills and their unwanted side effects? The answer is YES! You can achieve your weight loss goals in a way that prevents unwanted side effects. Dr. Hoffman’s weight loss programs use natural, and non invasive therapies, such as bio-identical hormones, to help you lose weight and keep it off long term. Permanent weight loss requires much more than the quick fix approach that is commonly used with weight loss pills. Dr. Hoffman’s weight loss programs provide patients with an opportunity make significant changes, both in the short term and long term. You have the power to change your life, lose weight, as well as feel confident and healthy! The most important first step is to understand your options.
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