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[13] [14] People taking phentermine may be impaired when driving or operating machinery. [12] Consumption of alcohol with phentermine may produce adverse effects. [12] There is currently no evidence regarding whether or not phentermine is safe for pregnant women. [5] [12] Other adverse effects include: [5] [12]
Common side effects include tingling, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and constipation. [2] Serious side effects may include suicide, abuse. [2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy. [1] Phentermine is a stimulant and appetite suppressant. [2] Topiramate is an anticonvulsant that has weight loss side effects. [2]
Fenfluramine as a single drug was first introduced in the 1970s, but was not popular because it only temporarily reduced weight. [1] A 1984 study found a weight loss of 7.5 kg on average in 24 weeks, as compared to 4.4 kg under placebo. [4] It sold modestly until the 1990s, when it was combined with phentermine and heavily marketed.
Topiramate, sold under the brand name Topamax among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. [9] It has also been used in alcohol dependence and essential tremor. [9] For epilepsy this includes treatment for generalized or focal seizures. [10] It is taken orally (by mouth).
e. Orlistat (Xenical), the most commonly used medication to treat obesity and sibutramine (Meridia), a medication that was withdrawn due to cardiovascular side effects. Anti-obesity medication or weight loss medications are pharmacological agents that reduce or control excess body fat. These medications alter one of the fundamental processes of ...
Anorectic. An anorectic or anorexic is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. [1] These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat. The understanding of anorexiant effects is crucial in the ...
Fenfluramine is a substituted amphetamine and is also known as 3-trifluoromethyl- N -ethylamphetamine. [8] It is a racemic mixture of two enantiomers, dexfenfluramine and levofenfluramine. [8] Some analogues of fenfluramine include norfenfluramine, benfluorex, flucetorex, and fludorex.
Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, [8][9][10] in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can potentially have negative effects on health. People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg / m 2; the ...