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Medications and Supplements
Drugs can play a large part in any weight management program. Medications can be used to help control weight, when changes in physical activity, eating habits, and diets become less effective on their own.
They are often used in combination with the right diet and exercise program, and are only for people who are classed as being obese, have a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or over, and being at risk from heart disease, high cholesterol or diabetes. Numerous medications are often used alongside weight loss programs, and ought to be limited to a recommended amount of time.
Weight loss medications or drugs are often confused with supplements; medications are prescribed by a qualified physician,
Weight loss remedies can be purchased from most pharmacies and health stores, such as diet supplements and herbal concentrate. A word of caution though; supplements should not be regarded as safe just because they available in the local store. Some people often get an allergic reaction to supplements; those taking such remedies have suffered trouble sleeping and dermatitis.
Medications
To achieve a healthy weight, appetite suppressants are a type of medication that can be used to control weight problems and obesity. Those who are obese use satiety enhancers or anorexiants, they inhibit fat absorption in the body, and give the individual a feeling of being fuller, satiety enhancers are only used when all other avenues have been explored.
Sibutramine, the medication for acting on the brains nerve function and the appetite sensors, are linked to chemicals stimulating and controlling the reduction in appetite. A high blood pressure, increased heart rate, trouble sleeping, and constipation have contributed to the use of sibutramine. Any one taking this kind of medication whist pregnant is ill advised, and should seek medical advice, before doing so; people with a heart condition, glaucoma, and renal failure are advised not to take this kind of medication.
However Sibutramine is no longer available in the U.S. due to information from clinical studies suggesting it had an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attack and strokes.
Orlistat is another medication available for weight loss, which you can obtain from the doctor. This type of medication prevents the amalgamation of fat from the bowel, breaking down fats in the intestine, caused by the naturally occurring lipase enzyme, the absorption of fats are eliminated altogether whilst taking Orlistat.
Frequent trips to the bathroom and the occasional stomach upset are the main side effects one could expect whist taking the medication; this can be reduced by keeping away from meals that contain high levels of fat and calories. Make sure that your doctor knows immediately about any sudden symptoms occurring during the course of Orlistat.
Supplements
Nutritional supplements such as Hoodia have risen in popularity over the past few years, along with other herbal remedies that suppress the appetite, and help the metabolism achieve efficiency. Acai Berry has been claimed to help control weight and premature aging, green tea is probably one of the best natural supplements, which has been around along time. Concentrated herbs, on the whole are safe to use and have gained a strong presence in today's market.
