Dr. Judith Reichman contributed an eye-opening article on weight loss medications to MSNBC. She discussed about three weight loss drugs, where two of them are FDA-approved.
It is an appetite-suppressant that inhibits neurotransmitter levels. When this weight loss pill is used with proper diet, behavioral modification and exercise, it can be very effective in helping people lose weight. Its side effects include constipation, dry mouth, head ache, insomnia, and blood pressure and heart rate increase. It should not be taken if you have hypertension or under SSRI antidpressant meds.
It helps in preventing fat absorption in the stomach and small intestine. The fat you eat gets excreted in the stool. The side effects of Xenical include oily spotting, stool urgency and fatty oily stool. It’s reported to go OTC come July 2007.
The medical jargon for the effect of this weight loss drug is cannabinoid receptor antagonist, which can make you feel full and can decrease your appetite through blocking the brain’s pleasure centers stimulated by eating and smoking. Side effects from Acomplia are mostly mild gastrointestinal problems.
Are you using any of these weight loss meds? Were they at any rate helpful to you? Or any unusual or unmentioned side effects?
Tags: weight loss pill, Xenical, Acomplia, Meridia
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