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should i take weight loss pills?

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No: There are very few safe, effective options when it comes to pills to help with weight loss. I enjoy helping people with weight loss, but very rarely doe that involve appetite suppressants, although often other meds are helpful. The best way to start is to make an appointment for a discussion & blood work. It is helpful if you bring a food log (just a day or two of your typical food intake).

Question 2

are weight loss pills safe to take?

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Yes but monitor: All medications have side effects and many people can tolerate certain medications.  Nevertheless, if you can tolerate the meds in the short term, there is no evidence of long term problems.  That includes stimulant medication which has been found to have no effect on blood pressure and minimal effects on heart rate in persons who can take them,  there are no reports of addiction with phentermine.

Question 3

do weight loss pills actually work?

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Temporary with risks: Weight loss pills are a short term solution with risks.  There are multiple types of pills - ones that suppress appetite, ones that block absorption of foods into body.  Talk to your doctor for the specifics.  However, the best solution is to change dietary habits.  Track everything you eat, limit your portion sizes, cut back on added sugars and fats and begin an activity.  See choosemyplate.Gov.

Question 4

do weight loss pills work in general?

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Can't rely on a pill: Over-the-counter diet pills decrease one's appetite a bit (they are related to stimulants). A person's desire to eat can be much stronger that a diet pill's power to decrease his appetite, so he will likely continue to eat too many calories. Also, diet pills don't increase one's desire to exercise. If something as simple as a diet pill actually worked, we would not have so much obesity in America.

Question 5

how exactly do weight loss pills work?

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It varies: Most weight loss pills over the counter have substances in them that are a type of naturally occurring caffeine to give your body an energy boost. Some people consider this a slight increase in metabolism. Also, they often have some type of appetite suppressant or water pill. There are various types and i recommend you ask your physician prior to taking one.

Question 6

what weight loss pills can minors buy?

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NONE ARE SAFE: All diet pills wether designed for adults for minors are extremely risky.Not only can they dysregulate your metabolic system and your stress response system, thereby increasing the risk for developing depression & anxiety, they can interfere with absorption of nutrients and set up an individual for developing a serious eating disorder, which then has a damaging & dangerous course of its own!

Question 7

what's your opinion on weight loss pills?

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Hate them: I haven't had any person have a permanent sustained weight loss with them in my practice.  Qsymia and Belviq (lorcaserin) look promising according to the fda studies however.

Question 8

how safe is it to take weight loss pills?

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Probably not: Weight loss pills do not work.  At best they might help a very short-term weight loss, but are full of potential annoying, dangerous, or life-threatening side effects interactions.  There've never been proven to help sustain weight loss and i recommend avoiding them.

Question 9

opinion about mecktone weight loss pills?

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Weight loss pills: People come in different sizes, shapes, heights, weights, colors, genetic background, diet, exercise habits, metabolic rates, have different jobs, ages, sexes...  And certain medicines affect weight gain like contraceptive pills, steroids, diabetic meds, and antidepressants.  Take all those factors, and its a pretty tall order to think that some day there will be a magic pill to induce weight loss.

Question 10

which weight loss pills are best for women?

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None: The best way to lose weight is eating a healthy, low-glycemic index (lean protein sources and colorful/green vegetables, avoiding starches and beverages with calories) diet and increasing your physical activity until you can exercise for 30 minutes a day. If you do this and maintain this change you should see steady weight loss.

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