Healthy Prescription Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight, prescription weight loss may be for you. Prescription weight loss involves the use of appetite suppressants. These suppressants promote weight loss by tricking your body into believing it’s full.
Prescription weight loss is effective when combined with a healthy, nutritional diet and a regular exercise routine. Those who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and higher or have obesity related conditions may benefit from prescription weight loss. This will not only promote weight loss, but keep the weight off long-term. Obesity requires long term treatment.
Appetite suppressants are used in prescription weight loss. At the moment, many of the prescription weight loss drugs available on the market are approved for short term use by the Food and Drug Administration. The suppressants are available in either tablet or capsule form and may be obtained either by a physician’s prescription or over the counter.
If you are considering prescription weight loss, talk to your physician about the options that are available to you. You doctor will conduct a thorough medical history. Tell your physician if you are using any medication. Certain existing medical conditions may affect the use of appetite suppressants. Talk with your doctor if you have experienced any of the following conditions:
• Pregnancy or plan on becoming pregnant
• Migraines
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Seizures
• Glaucoma
• Breastfeeding
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Hyperthyroidism
