Diet Pills Offer Minimal Results
A review of research showed that prescription diet pills result in minimal weight loss (7-11 pounds). That includes the prescription form of Alli, Xenical, so if you’re taking Alli you can expect to lose half as much.
Doctors argued that the small amount of weight loss could be enough to see changes in health markers like cholesterol and blood pressure. While losing a few pounds (say 5 percent of your body weight) may make a small difference, is it really worth the extra money that you spent so you could take those pills? And, what happens when patients go off of them?
It’s troubling to me when doctors prescribe pills like these to overweight and obese patients for a “quick fix.” They could better spend their time educating them on nutrition and the importance of daily exercise.
Would you, or have you taken a prescription weight loss drug to lose weight? Let me know in the comments!
Claire
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