Can We Loss Weight By Medicines?
Increased weight can be a big stress for most of us, especially when we cross 30's. And dieting can feel like an uphill battle. This is the time when we start browsing options to treat obesity, we seek advice from doctors for medical options for weight loss and we even talk to our grandparents for home remedies to get rid of extra pounds. Let's discuss how can we fix this big-time problem by medicine.
Before Prescribing medicine for weight loss:
Doctors determine treatment for weight loss by considering many factors including your medical background, your daily routine, diet you eat, psychological condition and many other factors. The treatment of obesity may include exercise, a balanced diet plan and weight-loss medication. It sounds easy, isn't it?
One of the options for medical weight loss:
Let me tell you about a drug which is not available in most of the countries but it's worth knowing. Lorcaserin a famous weight loss drug that reduces appetite by activating a type of serotonin receptor known as the 5-HT2C receptor in the hypothalamus(a region of the brain), which is known to control appetite. FDA in Feb 2020, has requested that the manufacturer of Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) voluntarily withdraw the weight-loss drug from the U.S. market because research proved it causes cancer. Eisai, the manufacturer of the above-mentioned drug, voluntarily withdrawn the drug.
Medicines for Weight Loss:
Medicines are only available by prescription. Pregnant ladies or who are attempting to become pregnant should avoid taking drugs without consulting doctors. Some obesity medicines decrease your appetite by chemical changes in the brain while some pills increase heart rate and blood pressure. Patients with heart conditions should consult healthcare advisors before taking weight loss pills. Some other common side effects are dry mouth, gas, headache, dizziness, cramps, change in behavior and diarrhea. Don't worry these symptoms vary from medicine to medicine.
Several medications prescribed by medical practitioners and approved by FDA for weight loss.
- orlistat (Xenical® or alli®)
- Phentermine products (Adipex-P® or Lomaira®)
- lorcaserin HCI (Belviq®)
- naltrexone HCI AND bupropion HCI (CONTRAVE®)
- phentermine-topiramate ER (Qsymia®)
- liraglutide injection (Saxenda®)
- benzphetamine, diethylpropion and phendimetrazine
Combination of Medicine and Excercise:
Some of us might be thinking of consulting a doctor now to treat obesity but let me tell you weight-loss medications work best when combined with physical activity(preferably cardio exercise) and a well-balanced diet. Exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but when you're trying to lose weight it becomes even more important. The recommended exercises for weight loss are squat, forward lunge, mountain climbers, burpee, explosive lunge, double jump and jump rope.
(Note: The information shared above is not medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the Thenutrifly.com)