Who Needs Prescription Weight Loss Drugs?
If youre looking for a quick way to lose 20 pounds before your high school reunion, then prescription weight loss drug arent for you. Doctors wont prescribe a weight loss drug for purely cosmetic reasons. The drugs are strictly for people with have tried and failed to lose weight naturally. They also usually have weight related health problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and diabetes. There are two prescription weight loss drugs approved by the FDA: Sibutramine (Meridia) and Orlistat (Xenical). Both drugs are expensive and can cause serious side effects. They must be taken exactly as instructed or they wont work. Both of these drugs provide long term weight loss. The downside is that if you start taking these drugs, you may have to take them indefinitely to get long term results. Sibutramine (Meridia) must be taken once a day and possible side effects include high blood pressure, dry mouth, insomnia, and dry mouth. This pill can cost anywhere from $112 to $213 pe
