Weight Loss Drugs


Weight Loss Drugs And How To Use Them Properly

If you have tried to lose weight with all the programs available you may want to see your physician about some weight loss drugs that can help with losing weight.

You will be able to find many companies online that sell weight loss drugs after your doctor has prescribed a medication for you.

The main weight loss drugs on the market today are:
* Phentermine
* Adipex
* Bontril
* Phendimetrazine
* Ionamin
* Meridia
* Xenical
* Didrex
* Tenuate

Each one of these weight loss drugs is appetite suppressants and if used along with proper diet and exercise should produce the weight loss that you want to achieve.

Before taking any weight loss drugs talk with your doctor about any health problems or other medications you may be taking.

How to take each weight loss drug:
* Phentermine - should be swallowed whole. Do not in any way chew, crush, or break before swallowing. You should take this drug in the morning before breakfast or a couple of hours after breakfast according to your doctor’s recommendation. Be sure you take this drug at least 10 hours before bedtime. Do not take 2 doses at once!
* Adipex - should be taken 30 minutes to one hour before meals. Your last dose should be taken at least 4 hours before bedtime. If you can not take the last dosage, skip it and start over in the morning. Do not take 2 doses at once!
* Bontril – The same as Adipex.
* Phendimetrazine - The same as Adipex.
* Ionamin – The same as Phentermine.
* Meridia - Can be taken with or without food. Do not take 2 doses at once!
* Xenical - You can take this weight loss drug during your meal or up to 1 hour after your meal. With Xenical you need to eat a low calorie diet that has no more than 30 percent of fat in the meals. You can skip taking Xenical if your meal contains no fat.
* Didrex – The same as Adipex.
* Tenuate – The same as Adipex.

Side effects of taking the above weight loss drugs:
* Phentermine – nervousness, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth.
* Adipex – Same as Phentermine
* Bontril – Same as Phentermine
* Phendimetrazine - Common side effects that usually show up in the first few days of taking these weight loss drugs are blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, upset stomach or even constipation.
* Ionamin – Same as Phentermine
* Meridia – The most common side effects for these weight loss drugs are sore throat, upset stomach, sinus inflammation, rash, more painful menstruation, nervousness, nausea, nasal inflammation, loss of strength, loss of appetite, pain in the joints, insomnia, increased appetite, headaches, flu like symptoms, dry mouth, dizziness, depression, increased coughing, constipation, back pain, anxiety, indigestion, and abdominal.
* Xenical – vomiting, vaginal inflammation, urinary tract infections, increased problems with your teeth, problems sleeping, rash, respiratory tract infections, rectal pain or discomfort, oily discharge, nausea, muscle pain, menstrual pain and or more cramping, increased defecation, headaches, gum problems, gas with fecal discharge, flu like symptoms, fecal incontinency, oily stools, fatigue, earaches, dizziness, diarrhea, back pain, arthritis, anxiety, abdominal pain or discomfort.
* Didrex – dry mouth, trouble sleeping, nervousness, and restlessness.
* Tenuate – Same as Phentermine

When taking any weight loss drug as with all medications, if any symptoms arise that you are concerned about consult your doctor. Never take any weight loss drugs that are prescribed for you. Talk with your doctor about exercise and diet to help maintain the weight loss after you no longer need the weight loss medication.