Does a weight loss medication really work?
I am 32 years female. In last few months I have put on a lot of weight. Can I take a weight loss medication? Are they really helpful?
Yes, weight loss medication can help in losing weight. The various weight loss medication available in the market include Qsymia, Belviq, Xenical, and Contrave. Take these medications only after consulting a physician.
According to a recent 2014 review study, even prescription weight loss pills don’t work as well as you would hope. On average, they may help you lose up to 3-9% of body weight compared to a dummy pill (47). Keep in mind that this is only when combined with a healthy weight loss diet.
How well do weight-loss drugs work? All prescription weight-loss drugs approved for long-term use produce significant weight loss compared with placebo. In addition, studies show that the addition of weight-loss medication to lifestyle changes results in greater weight loss than lifestyle changes alone produce.
