Truth about Weight Loss Drugs
In the mid to late 90’s, some 14 million prescriptions were written for Phen-Fen, a diet pill. It was extremely popular for weight loss before it was discovered to cause fatal heart problems and was pulled from the market.
Doctors are calling for better medications and the industry is listening. With many weight loss medications currently under development and new ones hitting the market every day, the search for a better and faster drug is going full speed ahead.
The Dark Side
While these new weight loss drugs promise the bright light of hope they are not without a dark side.
Side effects with weight loss drugs can vary depending upon the type of drug you take and how the drug works.
- Stimulants-type drugs like phentermine can lead to insomnia, increased blood pressure, fast heart rate, restlessness, drug dependence and abuse, and withdrawal symptoms.
- Drugs that interfere with fat absorption, such as orlistat (Alli), can lead to oily spotting, gas, and soft stools.
- Diet pills that affect neurotransmitters in the brain, such as Belviq (lorcaserin) or Contrave (bupropion and naltrexone) can be linked with headache, nausea and vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, and dizziness.
Plus, it’s important to know that most people will regain some or all of the weight they lost when they stop using weight loss drugs.
The obesity industries, including commercial weight-loss programs, weight-loss drug purveyors and bariatric surgery centers, will likely top $315 billion this year, nearly 3 percent of the overall U.S. economy.
Weight is NOT caused by a lack of medications.
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