Losing weight can be difficult for a lot people. It’s no surprise that many turn to their doctor and prescription weight loss pills for extra help. But do they really work?

If you’re overweight or suffering from obesity you should have realised by know the health implications it can have. Being overweight is linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease and a raft of other important health complications. Becoming overweight is usually the result of long term over-eating of calorie dense foods coupled with low physical activity.

Losing weight and keeping it off demands changes in diet and behaviour but in some instances your local GP can offer prescription weight loss pills to help you lose weight more quickly. In combination with your doctor’s help it is said that dietary changes, additional exercise and prescription weight loss pills really do work.

Currently available prescription weight loss pills.

At the time of writing this there are a number of prescription weight loss pills available via your GP or through a weight loss clinic such as ours. The main medications available are Xenical (Orlistat) and Phentermine. Both medications work in different ways and have become widely prescribed by doctors across the world.

What is Xenical (Orlistat)?

Xenical (Orlistat) is what is known as a fat blocker. This means it restricts the amount of fat your body can absorb. When used in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet and exercise regime Xenical (Orlistat) can help the user lose weight.

It’s actually also available over the counter at the pharmacy under the well-known name of Alli but in both forms it is only for adults of 18+.

What is Phentermine?

Phentermine is in many ways the total opposite to Xenical (Orlistat). Phentermine is a physical stimulant that works in a similar way to Amphetamine which was also used for weight loss in the past. Phentermine suppresses the appetite via the nervous system.

It is widely used in the UK as a prescription diet pill and has garnered a positive reputation with many patients asking for it by name. Again, it is only prescribed to patients 18+.

Do any of these diet pills work?

The short answer to this is yes. Of course there are many different factors that need to be considered. For example, in order to lose weight and get the most out of any given prescribed mediation you have to strictly follow the advice and guidelines offered to you by your doctor.

There are many weight loss success stories for both Phentermine and Xenical (Orlistat) but in all successes you will find that the following is true. Each patient would have properly followed their doctor’s advice on diet, exercise and the use of the prescription weight loss pills.

Weight loss pills on prescription cost the NHS millions of pounds every year and have helped thousands lose weight and combat obesity problems. If you don’t follow the guidelines laid down by your weight loss doctor or medical professional you can’t expect to lose weight in the expected manner.

Important: This information is intended to be supplied as a guideline only. If you are obese or overweight please consult a professional weight loss clinic or your GP for professional advice.

Recently a new weight-loss pill by the name of Qsymia has gotten the approval of the American Food and Drug Administration. Many doctors consider Qsymia the most effective in a new generation of of obesity drugs. Qsymia has been approved for people who are overweight or considered obese and have an overweight related condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

There is hope that this new drug will succeed where others have in the past failed and has highlighted the intense difficulty for drug companies to produce successful and safe drugs in the weight loss category. Qsymia is produced by Vivus Inc who are to have said that it will release the drug in the 4th quarter with the price set to be announced soon after.

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Impressive Weight Loss Pills Clinical Trials.

The drug was tested very successfully with patients experiencing more weight loss than the other 2 weight loss pills that were tested. In one study those patients taking Qsymia lost 6.7% of their body weight whilst in another trial patients lost 8.9% of their body weight. The best result was a patient losing 11% of their body weight whilst taking the strongest dose.

Qsymia has had quite impressive trials despite it not being a completely new scientific breakthrough. Qsymia is a combination of Phentermine and Tapirimate, 2 drugs which are already on the market. Topiramate is sold by Johnson & Johnson as Topamax and is used as an anticonvulsant whereas Phentermine is an appetite surpressant and has been used for short term weight loss.

The American Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Qsymia weight loss pills has been interpreted as a new willingness to make available new weight loss drugs. Qsymia was initially rejected in 2010 because of concerns over birth defects when taken during pregnancy however this time around it has introduced a risk management plan to minimise any risks during pregnancy.

With a relatively small launch planned, execs will be focussing on weight loss specialists and not general doctors. The release date for the UK is unknown.

So many companies brag that their weight loss supplements are the best on the market. Incredible claims of losing 30 pounds a month or supplements that ‘dissolve’ fat are everywhere. The thing this is though, taking weight loss supplements or diet pills on their own is never going to be enough to hit your targets unless your weight reduction targets are pretty low. Supressing your appetite and going hungry will only get you so far.

Making a decision on the kind of supplement you’re going to take should be based at least in part around the kind of workout you’re going to be doing side by side with your weight loss supplements. There are of course many other factors you ought to consider if you want weight loss success in the shortest possible time.

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Talk to a Doctor about weight loss supplements first.

Before taking weight loss tablets it is always a really good idea to talk to a doctor. A doctor’s can offer professional advice on which pills are most suitable for you, help evaluate your current diet and even offer advice on exercise and working out regimes.

Although for many talking to a doctor about your weight is slightly uncomfortable try not to worry and just remember that your doctor is there to help and advise you.

Fat Burners.

These diet pills have become huge favourites because they apparently trigger the parts of the body that need to eliminate fat. Fat burners are weight loss supplements and diet pills which contain variations of herbal ingredients such as Chitosan, Ephedra and Pyruvate. It is claimed that all of these stimulate your metabolic rate, increase your energy and/or suppress your appetite.

Currently there is no conclusive proof that these fat burning tablets can achieve the benefits they say they can but many people have reported huge weight losses taking them. Also no-one knows the longer term effects of fat burners and how they interact with other supplements or general medication.

Prescription Diet Pills.

The best diet pills you can take are those prescribed by your doctor. Most prescription diet pills are classified as appetite suppressants which increase a number of chemicals in the brain which can lead to decreases in your appetite.

A popular supplement is phentermine which should always be taken along with a comprehensive weight-loss programme that must include proper exercise and a healthy diet. Other prescription diet pills can stop your body from absorbing large percentages of fat.

Carb Blockers.

Carb blockers are known to produce chemical changes within the body. These changes stop the body from absorbing the carbohydrates in your diet. This helps stop those carbs from being converted to fat by the body.

The active ingredient of these diet supplements is usually a substance called phaselous vulgaris. Phaselous vulgaris is derived from the white kidney bean and there are currently no long term studies backing up the claim that it is an effective weight loss treatment.

In Summary…

For most people trying to lose weight without the aid of supplements is not usually as successful or lost as quickly. If you follow your exercise routine and have a healthy diet you can easily benefit from the inclusion of weight loss supplements.

Finding a weight loss supplement that can help burn off that fat easily whilst simultaneously helping to improve your energy levels is fairly straightforward these days, however we really would recommend speaking to a doctor before you start any course of supplements.