What Are FDA-approved Prescription Diet Drugs?
Thats a decision for you and your doctor, but, here are a few thoughts. • Drug or no drug, you will still need to watch what you eat and exercise regularly to have any lasting weight loss success • Obesity is a chronic condition so, the medication used to treat it may need to be taken for extended periods. • Most people who take diet drugs lose weight. • Most people who stop taking the drug regain what theyve lost. • Diet drugs do have side effects so, taking medication to lose five or ten pounds may be tempting but its taking a chance for a very small health gain. • The FDA recommends that diet drugs only be used if your BMI > 30 or > 28 if you have obesity-related problems such as high blood pressure. Try here for specific prescription drug questions. Above all, talk to your doctor!
