Understanding Weight Loss Medications
The weight loss tablets are medically researched and proven to have positive weight loss results as compared to slimming teas and over-the-counter weight loss pills. It is important to talk to your doctor to understand the eligibility of these and subsequently expected goals as well as side effects associated with short-term and long-term use.
Types Of Medications
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These help minimise the food noise or cravings. Thereby, food intake is significantly reduced. This then leads to a deficit of energy in the body and ultimately uses up stored lipids or excess weight for energy. The usual dose is once a day.
These are medications that mostly reduce the absorption of fats from your diet, leading to less fat accumulation in the body and more fat burning. May be taken before each meal, and patients may need vitamin supplements.
These range from fibres to detox regimens that help clean the system and fill it up with good fibres for a feeling of satiety and reduction of food intake.
Dose, Duration & Results
To establish a correct medicine, dose, and duration to correspond to a certain result is a complex and lengthy process that requires both doctors, nutritionists, and psychological evaluation.
FAQs
No, they in fact protect against obesity-related diseases.
1 shot once a week for up to 4 weeks minimum
They are antidiabetic drugs that have been around for very long and have been safe.
Between 2 to 6 kgs on average per month, may depend on multiple factors such as diet, activity, dose, duration, and type of drug. Consult your health expert for further information.
Stomach or thighs.
No, subcutaneous injection, it is a tiny prick.
Depends on the dose and drug type generally manageable e.g mild nausea, headaches etc. Consult your team for a comprehensive list.
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