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Are Diet Drugs Effective?

     When used under medical supervision in conjunction with a proper diet and exercise program, diet pills can be effective - at least in the short term. That said, the body adjusts remarkably quickly to many diet pills, so the benefits may quickly wear off. As well, it depends on the type of weight loss drug you are taking. Clinical weight loss trials continue to show that long term weight control is not possible by using weight loss pills alone. They should be combined with physical activity and improved diet to maintain weight loss successfully over the long term.

Do NOT Buy Weight Loss Drugs Without Consulting Your Doctor

     If you are a candidate for weight loss drugs - i.e. seriously obese, with a will to modify your diet and take regular physical exercise - it is strongly advised that you consult your doctor and ask him or her to explain what weight loss pills may be suitable for you. Do not buy weight loss pills without consulting your doctor. When talking to your doctor about diet and weight loss pills:

- Explain your complete medical history and list all current medications you are taking.
- Ask to be medically examined (blood pressure etc.)
- Ask for an explanation of all your weight loss options.
- Ask for an explanation of all relevant side effects of the weight loss pills suggested.
- Arrange a return appointment to monitor how the pills are working.

Taking Weight Loss Drugs:

     If you decide to take any type of diet or weight loss pills, follow these elementary precautions:

- Take the pills exactly as prescribed or directed.
- Follow a proper diet and exercise program while taking the pills.
- If side effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
- See your doctor after 30 days to discuss your progress on the pills.
- If the pills stop working, stop taking them!

Taking diet or weight loss drugs is not usually considered appropriate if:

- You are pregnant or breast-feeding
- You have a history of drug or alcohol abuse
- You have a history of an eating disorder
- You have a history of severe depression or manic-depressive disorder
- You are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor or any other type of anti-depressant medication
- You get migraine headaches and take medication for them
- You have an unstable medical condition, such as glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease or a heart condition such as an irregular heartbeat.

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