Prescription Weight Loss

Do you hear prescription and automatically assume that it is safer and more effective than an over the counter product?  What about the acne product Accutane?  There are so many negative side effects associated with this one product that except in severe cases of acne you should really stay away from it.  I have never taken a prescription medication where I didn’t notice some side effects.

That makes me think that maybe an over the counter product would be better in some cases.  But if you are severely obese your doctor may decide to prescribe you Phentermine.  It’s a weight loss product that is available by prescription only.  So you have to visit your doctor before you can even get a prescription and then you have to start taking this diet pill and just accept that you are going to be dealing with side effects that you may want to avoid.

Phentermine works by suppressing your appetite.  If you are not eating as much you are not going to gain as much weight which makes perfect sense.  But can it help you to lose weight in any other way?  When you choose a diet pill you need one that can suppress your appetite but you also need a diet pill that can increase your metabolism and help you to burn fat for energy more than other energy sources such as carbohydrates.  In order to work Phentermine says that you need to be following a healthy diet and getting enough exercise in your life.

What’s In Phentermine?

The main ingredient in Phentermine is phentermine HCL which stimulates the nervous system.  It can become addicting so be sure that you go over with dosage with your doctor to prevent you from becoming addicted to this prescription diet pill.

There are also quite a few other side effects that you may experience when using this diet pill.  You could feel short of breath or have chest pains.  Swelling in your hands or feet is common as is confusion, irritability, moodiness, or dangerously high blood pressure.  While these are pretty severe side effects that indicate you should stop taking this medication you could also experience less severe side effects on a more regular basis such as hyperactivity, nervousness, dizziness, tremors, insomnia, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and a lack of sexual desire.

Phentermine Pros

• FDA regulated
• Suppresses appetite
• Contributes to weight loss when used with diet and exercise

Phentermine Cons

• Available by prescription only
• Expensive at $130 for 30 pills
• No guarantee

Phentermine Conclusion

Although Phentermine is available through a prescription it may not be the best choice for you.  It’s really expensive and if you have to take more than one pill a day it gets even more expensive.  Because of all the side effects a lot of people choose to stay away from this diet pill and instead choose a less severe diet pill.  There are quite a few over the counter diet pills that can help you to get rid of belly fat without being harmful to your body.