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Diet
Pills - Get The Basic Facts
on these "Miracle Pills"
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Researchers
show about 17.2 million Americans buy diet and weight
loss pills each year hoping to lose weight. And who
can blame them as people try to cope with today's hetic
lifestyle trying to juggle work and the family.
While there is strong debate regarding the effectiveness
of diet pills, manufactuers claim they offer a quick
and easy way to get rid of those excess pounds. Check
out the table below summarizing the benefits and effects
of the most common diet pills. |
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Most
Popular Diet Pills
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Phentermine
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Appetite
suppressant used with overall diet plan. The pill is
best taken on an empty stomach one-half hour before
breakfast. Some of the side effects include dry mouth,
sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation
during the first few days of taking the medication. |
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Didrex
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This
medication is an appetite suppressant used along with
diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term
management of obesity. It is usually taken about 30
minutes before a meal. Potential side effects include
restlessness, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry
mouth. |
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Adipex
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Popular
appetite suppressant used with overall diet plan to
reduce weight. Usually taken on an empty stomach one
hour before meals. Side effects include dry mouth, sleeplessness,
irritability, stomach upset or constipation. |
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Tenuate
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This
medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with
diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term
management of obesity. Usually taken about 30 minutes
to 1 hour before meals. Side effects include restlessness,
nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. |
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Xenical
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Weight-control
medication useful for the long-term treatment of significant
obesity. It targets the absorption of fat in your body
rather than suppressing your appetite. The medication
is taken with each meal (three times daily). Meals should
be calculated to for equal fat intake for maximum effect.
Side effects include loose stools and increased gas
or flatulence. |
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Bontril
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Appetite
suppressant used with overall diet plan. Medication
should be taken one-hour prior to eating meals. Bontril
is a sustained-relase medication. Side effects include
blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness,
irritability, & nausea as well as nervousness, mood
changes and possible breathing difficulties. |
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Meridia
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Popular
medication useful in reducing excess body weight. Maximum
effectiveness on weight may require four to six weeks
of use. Not a good drug to take over time as benefits
start to decline. Some side effects include dry mouth,
drowsiness, constipation and difficulty in sleeping.
Meridia may also become habit-forming. |
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Ionamin
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Appetite
suppressant used with overall diet plan. This medication
is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals.
Side effects include dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability,
stomach upset and/or constipation. |
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