We all want to fix a problem as fast as possible – it is human nature. This also applies to overweight people, as they all want a fast fix to lose weight. Many overweight people, younger women especially, think that taking weight loss pills is the easier way to lose weight. Initially, people who take weight loss pills, think that they will have the will power to stick to the recommended dosage but the reality is that a different story. Many weight loss pill users start increasing the prescribed dosage, as they are impatient and want to speed up the rate at which they lose weight. Many grossly overweight people find a last resort in weight loss pills. Most health care professionals will agree that weight loss pills are effective and do help people. There is however, a real concern about the side effects of these weight loss pills as some of them can be quite nasty side.
The most popular weight loss pills are Reductil and Xenical. They are available through prescription only. Xenical works as a fat buster and hence, less fat is absorbed in the body. Reductil is quite effective as a weight loss pill, but is best for severely overweight or obese people. Both Reductil and Xenical are a good option for weight loss. Do not make the mistake of thinking that these pills are magical pills. You will not magically lose all your weight overnight. Depending on how much weight you have to lose, it may take months or even years before you reach your target weight. Before you buy any weight loss pills, remember to consult your physician. Side Effects of Xenical: Urgent or increased need to open the bowels; Flatulence (wind) with discharge; Oily discharge; Oily or fatty stools.
These side effects are found to be mild in nature and occur mostly when a person starts taking Xenical. This is because at the onset of Xenical treatment, your body is not used to fat-inhibitors. But as your body gradually adjusts to the medication, you will see these effects reduce till they disappear completely.
These unpleasant effects of Xenical are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Hence, these unpleasant effects disappear if one sticks to recommended diet and continues treatment as usual.
Side Effects of Reductil:
Nervousness, anxiety, mild headache, dizziness, restlessness, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation are some of the less severe side effects. Some Reductil side effects such as allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, lip swelling, tongue, face, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, severe headache, blurred vision or seizures tend to be of severe nature.
Conclusion:
Weight loss pills can be dangerous for you as some of them can have mild to severe side effects. Always take prescription weight loss pills while being monitored by a health care professional.
Most importantly you should change your lifestyle in terms of eating habits and physical activity while taking this medicine, so that you are able to maintain your new weight after you have stopped treatment. Your doctor should advise you on the changes you need to make and continue to monitor your weight after you stop treatment. If you don’t change your lifestyle you may regain the weight you have lost.