What Does Phentermine Do?
- Prevent Obesity - Weight Management
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Lifestyle Changes and Psychosocial Treatments
Medications
There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances, pregnant or nursing women should never take diet medications of any sort, including herbal and over-the-counter remedies. While weight loss drugs in general have shown some benefit, the overall weight loss achieved is generally limited. In addition, people will usually regain the weight when they...
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