– Avoid taking these medications together with some other drugs. The treatment outcomes may be unpredictable.
– It is necessary to undergo regular medical examinations. In case of any health problems, you should stop taking the medication in good time.
– Do not take the medication in summer or in hot weather, because hypertension, which often occurs under such conditions, is a contraindication to taking the medication.
– Weight loss pills are categorically contraindicated for athletes, even in the off-season.
Most effective
Currently, the most effective, albeit the most dangerous, drugs for treating obesity are:
- Xenical;
- Sibutramine;
- Orlistat;
- Regenon.
Safer drugs include:
Banned
Some drugs intended for treating obesity have been banned in several developed countries, including Europe, the United States, and Canada. These include:
- Rimonoabant;
- Sibutramine;
- Meridia;
- Compuls;
- Acomplia.
These are preventive measures, because these medications have been found to have serious side effects in the long term. Many of them caused increased aggression and mental disorders in patients.