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There is no magic, fast cure for weight loss and healthy weight loss can only be achieved by proper diet and exercise, however some diet or weight loss pills can give an extra 5-10% boost. There are two categories of weight loss pills: over the counter weight loss pills and prescription weight loss pills.

Over the counter weight loss pills are inexpensive and can be bought in health food stores, drug stores and over the Internet. You do not have to have a prescription to buy over the counter weight loss pills. They are typically made from all natural or herbal ingredients, which contain stimulants that suppress appetite and increase metabolism. Some weight loss pills also contain mild diuretics, such as caffeine which helps to eliminate excess fluid. Some people report success with weight loss pills, but there are some that simply don’t work and all weight loss pills are not without risky side effects as the stimulates that are in over the counter weight loss pills can cause heart problems. Other side effects can include dizziness, nausea, chest pain, diarrhea, high blood pressure, nervousness, liver or kidney damage and serious problems such as stroke or seizures. Ingredients in over the counter weight loss pills that have been found to cause serious side effects are phenylpropanolamine (PPA), ephedra, and tiratricol. To minimize side effects from over the counter weight loss pills you should take only as directed not exceeding the recommended dosage.

Prescription weight loss pills are considered medicines and prescribed by a physician. In the United States they are regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) unlike over the counter weight loss pills. Prescription weight loss pills are typically only prescribed for people with serious obesity problems and contain different ingredients that over the counter weight loss pills. Prescription weight loss pills work by either increasing serotonin, a chemical transmitter in the brain, to curb appetite or by inhibiting the absorption of fat in the intestine. Popular prescription weight loss pills include Phentermine, Xenical, Meridia, Redux, and Fenfluramine.

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