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Let’s cut to the chase. If there were a safe, diet pill out there that really whittled your bod, would The Biggest Loser be in its ninth season? Would Kirstie Alley be on her second fat show? Would we be suffering through Jenny Craig, Atkins, acai berry scams, and deadly ephedra?

No. So what are these pills you can get from doctors? I’m not talking about the two on the market—Meridia and Xenical, which might budge off a few pounds if you’re lucky. These fat cures have names like Topamax and Phen-Pro and Phen-5HTP.

In a telling survey of physicians in the journal Obesity, 266 weight specialists admit that they quite often dole out scrips for drugs “off label,” as well as pharmaceutical cocktails that have never been tested. Off-label prescribing (i.e. in a way that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration) is common in medicine. But these are heavy meds, and their risks may not be worth the weight you might—or might not—lose. Weight, by the way, that will surely pile back on once you stop taking the pills. Here’s an underground diet pill cheat sheet:

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Prescription Weight Loss Drugs

Obesity often requires long-term treatment to promote and sustain weight loss. As in other chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, use of prescription drugs may be appropriate for some people. While most side effects of prescription weight loss drugs are mild, serious complications have been reported. More on that below.

Keep in mind that these drugs are not a cure-all for obesity. The use of weight loss drugs should be combined with physical activity and improved diet to lose and maintain weight successfully over the long term.

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(WebMD) An experimental weight loss/blood pressure pill may pack a one-two punch against hunger and high blood pressure, one of the main health consequences of obesity, according to new research presented at the American Society of Hypertension’s 25th annual meeting in New York.

Taken once a day, Qnexa combines the appetite suppressant phentermine with the anti-seizure drug topiramate in a unique formulation. Data on this drug are slated to be reviewed this summer by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel. The FDA is not obligated to follow the advice of its expert panels, but it usually does.

Phentermine quickly suppresses appetite while the controlled-release topiramate decreases appetite and increases satiety throughout the day.

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When people ask, “What can I do to lose weight?” what they’re really asking is, “What can I do to lose weight that doesn’t require exercise or giving up all the junk foods I eat?” When it comes to weight loss, consumers are looking for a magic bullet — a miracle pill that eliminates the responsibility of having to actually make adult decisions about their own health. GlaxoSmithKline has delivered the pot-of-weight-loss-gold at the end of the rainbow in the form of an over-the-counter drug called, “Alli.”

Alli is bound to be a huge market success. Consumers are rushing to buy the latest fad drug in a desperate attempt to lose weight without having to give up their Krispy Kreme donuts or — God forbid — engage in physical exercise that might actually cause them to sweat (there is a great fear of exertion in America today). But while Alli will no doubt be a huge commercial success, it will prove to be an utter weight loss failure. Even in clinical trials, the drug only produced a few pounds of weight loss per year. You could lose more by walking five minutes a day, or drinking half a can of soda less than what you do now. As a serious weight loss aid, Alli falls short. Very short.

Speaking of shorts, Alli has some very entertaining side effects. The drug can cause explosive oily stools to involuntarily eject from your bowels. While that may sound like fun if you’re at a frat party, it’s certainly not an enjoyable experience when commuting, driving, or hanging out at the office. Dirtying your britches is bound to make the gossip rounds in mere minutes, earning you new nicknames and a repulsive, date-spoiling reputation that will be difficult to overcome. The manufacturer of Alli actually recommends that consumers “carry an extra pair of pants” with them at all times, just in case the side effects kick in. Why not just wear diapers?

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A good strategy is important to help you lose weight and keep it off. A healthcare professional can help you plan out an appropriate strategy for you to determine how much weight to lose and how to lose it. A recently concluded clinical trial, the Diabetes Prevention Program, revealed how powerful lifestyle interventions can be in delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Achieving Weight Loss

The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) is a database of people who have self-reported a weight loss of 30 pounds or more and kept it off for at least a year. NWCR participants have chosen to share information about their weight loss and weight maintenance efforts. NWCR data is not a comparison study of populations that have successfully and unsuccessfully lost weight and kept it off, rather a report of successful attempts.

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Let Us Help You to Lose Weight Safely and Naturally: Being overweight is an increasingly growing concern across all age groups, and the effort to lose weight naturally becomes seemingly impossible to achieve when faced with the sedentary lifestyles many of us lead due to work schedules and ingrained habits. Weight loss control becomes even more important when we consider the health implications that accompany being overweight, including your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and some forms of cancer and arthritis. Fortunately, there are many options for natural weight control and we do not have to rely upon potentially dangerous weight loss drugs to achieve our goals. While there is no better method for safe weight loss than simple diet and exercise, there are natural weight loss supplements that can help you to safely reach your weight loss goals more quickly and effectively. You may have noticed prescription and over-the-counter fat blockers that promise safe weight loss, yet these substances often have detrimental side effects including a variety of bowel system changes and reduced absorption of key vitamins and minerals. The good news is that there are natural weight loss aids that have been proven to be effective, safe and easily assimilated with minimal side effects. When combined with a serious commitment to a healthy lifestyle, long term weight loss may be achieved through the use of high quality weight loss supplements and natural appetite suppressants such as those offered by StopAgingNow. We use clinical research and leading edge science to find the most effective substances to help you lose weight naturally while avoiding the common stimulants and possibly harmful toxins found in common weight loss aids, such as those found on supermarket shelves or at popular nutrition stores.

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Tighten Skin After Losing Weight Quick Weight Loss Leaves Loose Hanging Skin

May 16, 2007 Tracy Rose

Every dieter has the thought that weight loss shouldn’t be so hard. Even if an overweight person knows deep down that faithful exercise and natural eating is the way to permanently lose weight, they wish that there was an easier, faster way to reach their weight loss goals. While there may be other ways to lose weight quickly, they are not healthy options.

Slow Weight Loss is Best
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Weight Loss Pill Also Lowers Blood Pressure

Qnexa Suppresses Appetite, Lowers Blood Pressure in Study

By Denise Mann
WebMD Health News

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Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Do Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Really Work?

In general, Xenical and Meridia are moderately effective, leading to an average weight loss of 5 to 22 pounds over a one-year period, more than what would be expected with non-drug treatments. However, the response to these drugs is based on each individual, and some people experience more weight loss than others. Likewise, there is no one correct dose for these medications. Your doctor will decide what works best for you based on his or her evaluation of your medical condition and your response to treatment. Patients generally experience a maximum weight loss within six months of starting medication treatment.

Over the short term, weight loss from prescription drugs may reduce a number of health risks in obese people. However, there are currently no studies to determine the effects of these medications over the long term.

The Risks of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
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