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weight loss drugs to treat Obesity
Listed below are some of the safe and effective diet pills available in treating obesity.
Phentermine
Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine. It stimulates
the central nervous system leading to an increase in heart
rate and blood pressure and decrease in appetite. Since
its generic, Phentermine is typically less expensive than
Adipex-P and Ionamin. Dry mouth, constipation, irritability,
stomach upset and sleeplessness are the main side effects
of Phentermine.
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Didrex
Didrex stimulates the nerves and brain which increases
heart rate and blood pressure and decreases the appetite.
It is used as a
short term supplement to
diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. A single
daily dose is preferably given in midmorning or mid-afternoon
according to the
patient's eating habits.
Tablets are contraindicated in patients with advanced arteriosclerosis,
hypertension or hyper- thyroidism.
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Adipex
Adipex-P is an appetite suppressant and a central
nervous system stimulant. It stimulates the satiety centre
in the hypothalamus and limbic regions of the brain. Adipex-P
works best when used in combination with a low calorie diet,
behavior modification and regular exercise.
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Bontril
Bontril is an appetite suppressant and a central
nervous system stimulant. It stimulates the satiety centre
in the hypothalamus and limbic regions of the brain. Bontril
works best when used in combination with a low calorie diet,
behavior modification and regular exercise. The medicine
is usually taken once a day (sustained release formula)
or two or three times (immediate release formula) before
meals on an empty stomach. Bontril is not recommended for
evenings as it may cause insomnia.
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Meridia
Meridia is an appetite suppressant prescribed for
the short-term use of 8-12 weeks along with a proper diet
therapy and exercise program. It works by boosting levels
of various chemical messengers in the nervous system. Meridia
is taken once a day before or after food. Dry mouth, seizures,
constipation and addiction to the drugs are some of its
side effects. Do not take the diet pill without a doctor's
prescription and do not perform strenuous activities soon
after taking the pill.
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Xenical
Xenical is an FDA approved prescription drug which
prevents fat from being absorbed into the body. By attaching
itself to the digestive system, Xenical prevents fat from
breaking down. Xenical blocks up to one third of fat from
getting digested and it also makes better risk factors such
as high cholesterol and high blood sugar which if not treated
could lead to diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Each
Xenical capsule contains 120mg of the active substance Orilstat
which acts as a lipase inhibitor.
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Tenuate
Tenuate comes in two forms, Immediate release tablets
and Controlled released tablets. It is highly addictive
and should be used along with a behavior modification program.
Tenuate is usually taken three times a day and blood pressure
medications like Ismelin and Insulin cannot be taken with
Tenuate. The magnitude of the weight loss will depend on
the degree of caloric restriction and exercise schedules.
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Diethylpropion
Diethylpropion diet pills are used in conjunction
with a strict diet and should never be prescribed as a sole
method of achieving rapid weight loss. It is indicated for
patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 or
above. Continuous use of Diethylpropion will lead your body
to build up resistance to the effects of this medication
after a few weeks treatment. It is always advised to take
help from the pill and not get addicted to it.
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Phendimetrazine
Phendimetrazine is a prescription weight loss medication.
It is best taken on an empty stomach one
hour before meals. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness,
avoid taking the medication late in the day. Phendimetrazine
is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks. Use of the diet pill
with another appetite suppressant is generally
not recommended.
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Acomplia
Acomplia is an oral appetite suppressant which provides the associated benefit of helping people quit smoking simultaneously. This diet pill & anti-smoking drug when used in conjunction with balanced diet, regular exercise and behavior alteration can prove to be an exemplary drug for weight loss with additional benefits of smoking cessation. Acomplia, manufactured by the French pharmaceutical company, Sanofi-Aventis....
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