There are several weight loss drugs that you can get from your doctor. It would help if you only took these medicines with a doctor’s permission.
The following are some of the most popular prescribed weight loss drugs:
Orlistat: This drug stops the body from absorbing fat from food. It might make you have gas, diarrhea, or stools that are sticky. The weight loss drug orlistat stops the body from absorbing fat from food. It can help you lose weight by cutting down on the calories you take in. People who take Orlistat have been able to lose weight and keep it off. A study of overweight people found that Orlistat helped them lose 5–10% of their body weight over a year. Plus, Orlistat can help with other health problems connected to being overweight, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Liraglutide: Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that makes you feel fuller and less hungry. It may lead to side effects like feeling sick, throwing up, or having diarrhea. Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity can take liraglutide. It works by acting like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is a natural hormone. After you eat, your body releases GLP-1, which helps control your hunger and blood sugar. Researchers have found that liraglutide can help people lose and keep weight off. There was a study of overweight people that showed liraglutide helped them lose 5 to 10 percent of their body weight over a year.
Liraglutide and Semaglutide
When it comes to liraglutide and semaglutide, both are GLP-1 receptor agonists. Like liraglutide, it can make you feel bad. People with type 2 diabetes and obesity can take semaglutide. It works by acting like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is a natural hormone. After you eat, your body releases GLP-1, which helps control your hunger and blood sugar. Researchers have found that liraglutide can help people lose and keep weight off. Over 68 weeks, semaglutide helped people who were overweight lose an average of 15% of their body weight.
Narcone and bupropion: These are two drugs that can help you lose weight when taken together. Bupropion is an antidepressant that makes you feel more energetic and less hungry. Naltrexone is a drug that stops opioids from working. It might make you feel sick, make you throw up, or stop you from going to the bathroom.
Belviq: Belviq is a drug that works in the brain by turning on serotonin receptors. Among other things, it can give you headaches, tiredness, and dry mouth. Remember that these medicines can cause dangerous side effects, so you should only take them under a doctor’s care.
If you are thinking about taking prescription weight loss drugs, here are some more things to keep in mind:
These drugs will not help you lose weight right away. It would help if you used them as part of a complete plan to lose weight, including exercise and a healthy diet.
Because these drugs may cause side effects, you should talk to your doctor about the pros and cons before taking them.
Not everyone should take these medicines. You might not be able to take them if you have specific health problems, like diabetes or heart disease.
It would help if you talked to your doctor about how to lose weight in a way that is safe and works. They will help you make a plan that works for you.
