Weight Loss Pills – Beware of Risks
April 20th, 2010 by Ann Brown | No Comments | Filed in Best Weight Loss Pill, Diet Pills, Slimming Pills, Weight loss pills
Slimming pills or preparations can be classified according to the effect that aim to produce.
The Xelical and Reductil are two prescription drugs sold in pharmacies Spanish to mitigate the symptoms of obesity. A third of patients treated with them usually lose 10% of its weight, allowing them to improve the diseases associated with obesity. But beware, these medications are not for people who want to lose 1-3 kilos, and their side effects are considerable. These drugs act by reducing the amount of lipids absorbed in the intestine, increasing energy expenditure (termogéneisis) or directly on the nervous system controlling hunger and satiety.
Side effects of medications include: rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, digestive problems, dry mouth, fatigue. They are contraindicated in case of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, glaucoma and can interact with other medicines.
More dangerous are the pills or products that are sold with the claim that removing the appetite, which is dangerous and unrealistic. So far, only prescription medicines in pharmacies by prescription are able to partially achieve this effect. Other products capable of achieving suppress hunger are those that contain ephedrine, an alkaloid found in amphetamines. Do not ever take them on your own: they have been removed in most countries for its dangerous side effects. If the issue of your excess weight is linked to your eating habits, what you need is help from a psychologist. To feel satisfied, try to eat more fruits and vegetables rich in fiber and low in calories.
Enough reasons not to do anything stupid?

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