Can
Weight Loss Drugs Assure Long-Term Health Benefits?
Weight loss drugs can get rid of unhealthy
weight, help you get over your depression and make you
feel more confident to a certain extent. No wonder why
it's so popular amongst the obese and over weight people
who contribute to a major group in America. Many weight
loss drugs like Phentermine,
Prozac, Xenical
and Meridia
caught mass attention as soon as they arrived in the market.
Prozac, Meridia and Xenical are also known to help type
2 diabetes patients to lose small amounts of weight.
Most of the weight loss drugs give short-term
benefits. They are suited for people who are 30%
over a healthy body weight. Drugs like Phentermine increase
the level of the brain chemical serotonin curbing the
appetite and giving patients the sensation of being
full. However, after a while, your body gets used to
the drugs and its effects reduce. So any diet program
has to accompanied by an exercise regimen. Diet pill
therapy can be combined with regular workouts for a
long-term weight loss goal.
Diet
pills: Not always easy
Once you decide to lose the unhealthy weight, the next
big question that comes to mind is how to lose it? There
are diet programs like Atkins, surgeries, creams and
pills to guide you reach your weight loss goal. Like
other diet methods, sticking on to a diet pill is not
always easy when you look into its side effects too.
The two severe side effects are:
Potential for dependence
Many diet pills are habit forming and abuse of these
drugs leads to dependence. So, it is vital to consult
your doctor and alert yourself when you see symptoms
of dependence.
Disruption of metabolism
Diet pills suppress the appetite. And you consume fewer
calories. As you decrease your caloric intake, your
metabolism slows down and so does your weight losing
capacity. That's why diet pills are effective only or
short-term use.
Other general side effects include:
" High blood pressure
" Severe head ache
" Blurred vision
" Dry mouth
" Constipation
" Impotence of changes in your sex drive
The right method
When you start the diet pills, be ready to alter your
food patterns and exercise habits. Low calorie foods,
regular exercise and daily intake of pills will bring
in effective results. And once you stop the pills, follow
the healthy diet and regular work
out schedules. For this is the best way to stay
in shape.
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