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== Types of Diet Pills == | == Types of Diet Pills == | ||
# Appetite Suppressants: Appetite suppressants work by reducing hunger and food cravings. Common ingredients in appetite suppressants include phentermine and sibutramine. | |||
# Fat Absorption Inhibitors: Fat absorption inhibitors, such as orlistat, prevent the body from absorbing dietary fat. | |||
# Stimulants: Stimulants, such as caffeine, increase metabolism and energy levels, which can lead to weight loss. | |||
# Combination Drugs: Some diet pills combine multiple weight loss mechanisms, such as appetite suppression and fat absorption inhibition. | |||
# Weight loss injections: GLP-1 analogues such as [[Liraglutide]], [{Semaglutide]] and [[Tirzepatide]] | |||
List of FDA approved weight loss drugs: | |||
* [[Phentermine]] - one of the most commonly used | |||
* [[Phentertmin-topiramate]] - most popular and one of the most effetive, brand name (Qsymia) | |||
* [[Contrave]] (Bupropion Naltrexone) - relatively new | |||
* [[Orlistat]] (Xenical, Alli) | |||
* [[Diethylpropion]] | |||
==Weight loss injections== | |||
* [[Liraglutide]] ([[Saxenda-weight-loss|Saxenda]]) | |||
* [[Setmelanotide]] (Imcivree) | |||
* [[Tirzepatide]] [[Mounjaro-weight-loss|Mounjaro]] | |||
* [[Semaglutide]] ([[Wegovy]]) | |||
==Natural weight loss prescriptions== | |||
* [[Plenity]] - a hydrogel made out of cellulose and citric acid that expands in the stomach and makes you feel full. Since it does not get absorbed, there are no systemic side effects. | |||
== Benefits of Diet Pills == | == Benefits of Diet Pills == | ||
[[Weight Loss]]: The primary benefit of diet pills is weight loss. These drugs can help individuals lose weight by reducing appetite, increasing metabolism, or blocking the absorption of fat or carbohydrates. | [[Weight Loss]]: The primary benefit of diet pills is weight loss. These drugs can help individuals lose weight by reducing appetite, increasing metabolism, or blocking the absorption of fat or carbohydrates. | ||