If indicated, Dr. Holloway generally prescribes a class of medications called appetite suppressants for weight loss. Appetite suppressant medications work by reducing feelings of hunger and making you feel full sooner. During a weight loss program, appetite suppressants eliminate the feelings of hunger or starvation that often makes it difficult to adhere to a calorie-controlled diet. Without these feelings of hunger, you are more likely to stick with the program and lose weight.
Appetite suppressants usually come as tablets or extended-release capsules, which release medication into the bloodstream over time. Appetite suppressants are designed to trick the body into believing that it’s full or not hungry. Usually, these medications achieve this goal by increasing serotonin or catecholamine, two chemicals released by the brain that affect mood and appetite. The goal of appetite suppressants is to help you lose weight by eating less. Phentermine (Trade Name: Adipex®) is a commonly prescribed appetite suppressant.
On their own, weight loss medications are considered to be moderately effective, generating a weight loss of 5 to 22 pounds in a year. However, weight regain is common after you stop taking appetite suppressants, unless you combine them with a behavior modification program. As you learn strategies to control your appetite, eat healthier, and move more, weight loss medications can give you the start you need to take control of your health and make healthy changes in your life.
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