There are dozens of weight loss pills, diet pills and weight loss supplements available today. Some work, some don't. Most are expensive and all have side effects to some degree. The problem is to find the weight loss pill that will work for you.
Anti-obesity drugs or weight loss drugs refer to all pharmacological agents that reduce or control weight. These drugs alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, weight regulation, by either altering appetite or metabolism.
It is not our intent to argue the pros and cons of individual diet pills. Our purpose is to make you aware of some of the more popular diet pills available and encourage you to investigate further prior to making a decision to use any.
Alli
An over-the-counter low dose prescription of the drug Xenical. Binds fat in an indigestible bubble and prevents your body from absorbing about a quarter of the fat you eat.
Xenical
A prescription medication, based on Orlistat, works by inhibiting the digestion of fats from the diet and should be used with a reduced-calorie weight loss program. Xenical may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Bontril
Prescription medication suppresses appetite via appetite centers in the brain, is a short-term drug that helps you lose weight.
Adipex
An appetite suppressant, for the short-term management of obesity. Adipex diet pills are appetite suppressants. They work by stimulating the hypothalamus gland, an area in your brain, which controls your appetite, and affects certain neurotransmitters to decrease your appetite resulting in weight loss.
Ionamin
A phentermine-based resin that acts to suppress the appetite.
Meridia Diet Pill
Trade name for the drug Sibutramine. An anorectic or appetite suppressant, reduces the desire to eat.
Phentermine Diet Pill
A contraction for "phenyl-tertiary-butylamine", is an appetite suppressant of the amphetamine and phenethylamine class.
Typically prescribed for individuals who are at increased medical risk because of their weight and works by helping to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite.
Tenuate Diet Pill
Brand name for Diethylcathinone. An Appetite Suppressant
These are just a few of the popular diet pills. Consult with your doctor before choosing a weight loss pill for your weight control program.
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