Diet pills

Most people who are overweight, dream to lose weight. However, not everyone has the time or desire to go to the gym or comply with strict diets. Therefore, often in the course are diet pills - special means that help to reduce body weight.

However, how to choose the right drug? After all, in any pharmacy such pills are now very, very much. Which of them are the most effective, and, importantly, safe?

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Indications of the diet pills

Let's say at once: doctors do not prescribe dietary supplements and other diet pills that have not been tested by the Ministry of Health. People acquire and accept them on their own, expecting a miraculous transformation of their figure.

In medicine, only two active ingredients that can be part of diet pills are used: sibutramine and orlistat. Drugs based on these substances can be prescribed by a doctor for treatment:

• obesity with a body mass index of 30 kg / m²;
• food obesity with a body mass index of 27 kg / m², which is combined with diabetes mellitus or other serious metabolic diseases.

Such drugs are prescribed, usually in combination with a special diet and exercise doses, which are included in the individual weight loss program.

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Release form

Tablets for weight loss can be divided into several groups, depending on how the drug acts on the body.

1. Means-anorexigens - eliminate the feeling of hunger and suppress cravings for food, affecting the brain centers responsible for feeling saturated. As a result - you do not want to eat, and weight, respectively, decreases.
2. Biologically active additives: nutraceuticals (complex preparations replenishing the lack of essential substances in the body) and parapharmaceutics (more saturated drugs like nutraceuticals). These funds saturate or even oversaturate the body with certain substances, which should reduce the human need for food.
3. Drugs with a diuretic and laxative effect - help to quickly lose weight by removing fluid and stool (fat stores do not suffer from this). This method of "losing weight" is considered dangerous for the body, since it is associated with the loss of not only moisture, but also electrolytes. In addition, there is a violation of the balance of intestinal flora.
4. Preparations, which include cellulose - create a feeling of fullness of the stomach, promote peristalsis, reduce appetite.
5. Means zhiroszhigayuschey action - a drug, whose action is aimed at accelerating metabolism, stimulating the endocrine system, increasing temperature.

Next, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most common names for weight loss products that are in great demand in pharmacy chains.

• Light - tablets "Reduxin Light" and "Gold Light" are preparations containing sibutramine. This substance acts on the brain centers, exciting the nervous system (in particular, those areas that are responsible for the process of digestion). Simultaneously, the metabolism is accelerating, the desire to eat is being suppressed, the feeling of hunger is practically lost.
• Meridia is similar to the previous one based on sibutramine. Is anorexigogen. The drug causes a feeling of saturation, changing the lipid profile and accelerating the metabolism of fats in the body.
• Tsefamadar is a homeopathic remedy designed to facilitate the fight against excess kilograms that have appeared due to excessive food addictions. The drug is not recommended if excessive weight is associated with any diseases.
• XLS Medical is a biologically active drug on a plant basis. The composition of the tablets includes extract of green tea, apple and pineapple extracts, rhizome of parsley and artichoke, inulin, caffeine and other components. The course of taking the drug promotes the acceleration of metabolic processes, the removal of excess fluid, increased intestinal activity.
• Carnitine (L-carnitine) - a natural amino acid, which is produced in the body. The drug stimulates the metabolism of fats and tissue repair, but can only be used in the presence of regular physical activity, as it can increase appetite and promote muscle building.
• Tablets Apple vinegar (Vivasan) - a drug designed for people who have contraindications for the use of ordinary apple cider vinegar in liquid form. In addition to the vinegar itself, the tablets contain a number of vitamins and minerals. The drug reduces the appearance of cellulite, normalizes defecation, stabilizes venous blood flow, improves overall health.
• Modelform is a domestic herbal preparation (BAA) in the form of capsules. According to the instructions, the drug eliminates problems with appetite, improves digestive function, helps in reducing the fatty layer and improves overall well-being. The main effect of the drug is aimed at normalizing the absorption of carbohydrates and fats.
• Orsotene - a pill based on orlistat - an enzyme that inhibits the absorption of fats. Thus, the effect of the drug is not to "burn" the fat, but to block its absorption in the digestive system. As a result, the calorie content of food decreases, and the weight gradually returns to normal.
• Siofor are tablets based on metformin, which are used for obesity, which occurs against the background of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The drug lowers blood sugar levels without stimulating insulin secretion, contributes to slowing down absorption and accelerating the utilization of glucose.
• A golden ball is a "miracle pill" made in China, designed for weight loss. In the instructions provided by the manufacturer, only natural ingredients are declared. However, according to reviews, the drug is not so harmless. It is not recommended to take this medication without consulting a medical professional.
• Listat (Lestat) is a tablet with an active ingredient orlistat - an enzymatic substance that inhibits the absorption and absorption of fats. The analogue of this drug is Orsoten.
• Red pepper Kuaim for slimming is a preparation from an extract of red pepper. The manufacturer of this tool promises to get rid of 5-15 extra pounds in one month without the appearance of side effects. So it or not, it is not known, since the drug does not have certification in our country.
• Wildflowers Butterfly - a Chinese capsule with plant exotic ingredients. The action of the drug is based on the neutralization of the enzyme, which is responsible for the breakdown of fats in the digestive system. Fats stop absorbing, the calorie content of food decreases, which in the complex should lead to the loss of excess kilograms.
• Slim Super diet pills are a relatively new phytopreparation based on plant and fruit extracts. Production - China. The course of taking the drug is 4 months, during which the complete clearance of the body from toxic substances and a qualitative weight loss should occur. Studies on this drug have not been conducted.
• Tibetan diet pills Bi-lite is a drug with a somewhat questionable effect and a large number of side-effects, such as headaches, anxiety, shortness of breath, development of depression. B-light is not certified in our country.
• Fruit Basha - biologically active additive of the Chinese manufacturer Dali. The instructions describe the composition of the drug: an apple extract, nut extract, a complex of B vitamins and a little known substance rimonabant, which is used not so long ago for the treatment of type II diabetes and nutritional disorders. From the composition it becomes clear that the main component that would help lose weight is precisely rimonabant, a cannabinoid receptor antagonist, a substance banned in European countries and the US because of its side effect. Such an action is a high probability of developing a depressive state with suicidal thoughts, which already led to the death of several people taking the drug.
• Green tea in tablets from the company Evalar is a complex remedy on the basis of extract from the leaves of green tea and ascorbic acid. The action of the tablets is based on the antioxidant capabilities of green tea and is a control over the body weight.
• Ultra effect - biologically active drug (BAA) based on ginseng, Ginkgo biloba extract and other natural components. According to the instructions, the remedy not only promotes weight loss, but also calms the nervous system, stabilizes blood pressure and glucose level in the blood.
• The black widow of a pill is a drug that is a combination of acetylsalicylic acid, caffeine and ephedra, as well as other components. The drug is used short course and only with the permission of the doctor, since these tablets have a large number of adverse events: during the reception, there may be a violation of the heart rhythm, digestive system diseases, dizziness, insomnia, blood pressure changes,
• Goatsu tablets are Chinese tablets with ginger from the company Dali. The composition of the tablets, in addition to the ginger root, is represented by the plant shal, psyllium, red pepper and vegetable vinegar.
• Cansui or Fern is not a certified Chinese preparation that contains a fern extract. The full composition of the drug is not too advertised, but from certain sources it can be learned that chitin, tannin, cassia torah, ginkgo biloba, gynostemma, minerals and vitamins serve as the main ingredients. The effectiveness of tablets is not proven.
• Harmony is the products of Yongshen, China. The manufacturer promises that this drug facilitates digestion, balances nutrition, cures diseases caused by excess weight, helps reduce fat deposits. Harmony tablets do not have certification in our country.
• Xenalten is diet pills with orlistat, which are an analogue of the popular drugs Orsoten, Listata and Orlimax.
• Leovit Pohudin - domestic dietary supplements, the composition of which is represented by celery, beetroot, corn stigmas, rhubarb, fennel, as well as magnesium and zinc sulfate, citric acid. The drug is intended for the treatment of obesity I or II degree, however, reviews about the effectiveness of this drug are contradictory.
• Aphrodite is diet pills, manufactured by Olas Farm, Kazakhstan. In the composition of tablets are present: Senna, rhizome rhizome, chamomile, caraway seeds, camel thorn. Due to the listed components, the drug has a laxative, diuretic and choleretic effect.
• Judeamen is a well-known drug that used to be a sibutramine-based complex. At present, the composition of the tablets is changed and is represented by L-carnitine, guarana extract, green tea extract and cassia toro. This drug is not approved by domestic doctors and nutritionists.
• Tablets 90-60-90 - a preparation of the company Elit Farm. Composition of tablets: extract of pineapple, extract of green tea and garcinia, chromium picolinate. The drug stimulates metabolic processes, soothes hunger, prevents new fat deposition.
• Santimin is a Russian diet pills that help to gradually reduce the mass. Especially effective pills for obesity, associated with malnutrition and sedentary lifestyle. The composition of the preparation is mainly vegetable.
• The Golden Dragon is Korean diet pills that correct appetite and intensify the intestinal peristalsis. The exact composition of the tablets is unknown, therefore it is strongly recommended not to use them without consulting a medical specialist.
• Grace of Heaven - capsules of Chinese origin, in which there are: cassia tora, chasuha road, pueraria paddle. The active ingredient is β-dextrin, which is capable of cleaving lipid cells, resulting in weight stabilization.
• Yanhee (Chinese medicine), which has a diuretic, choleretic, laxative and soothing effect, which as a whole should lead to weight loss. The drug consists of tablets of different colors, which have a different plant composition and are taken separately from each other. The scheme for taking tablets is described in the instructions.
• Alfia is a Chinese slimming remedy, with a vegetable composition, the ingredients of which, unfortunately, are not presented in the instructions to the drug. Moreover, the manufacturer denies the presence of any side effects from these tablets, which can already alert. Alfia, whether or not to take the drug, everyone decides for himself.
• Bofusan is a Japanese biologically active supplement based on herbal extracts. The manufacturer assures that these tablets do not affect all fat accumulations in the body, but only on the interlayer in the abdomen. At the same time, constipation, edema are eliminated, blood circulation and blood pressure are restored.
• Soso - another Chinese drug with a vegetable composition. Ingredients are apple extract, actinidia, nithea, tomato and lemon. In addition, the composition contains a wood fungus, which must clean and facilitate the work of the liver. This dietary supplement has not been tested by the Russian Ministry of Health, so you can buy it only on the Internet. The only question is, is it necessary?

Vomiting pills for weight loss

Having set a goal to lose weight, many are ready to go to any extremes to get rid of a few extra pounds. The next extreme is vomiting after eating.

It would seem that a man ate, and his brain received a signal of saturation. Now you can get rid of the contents of the stomach. How? Just induce vomiting. As a result, the extra pounds will not have time to be postponed.

So it is so, but very few people at this moment think about the dangers inherent in this method of losing weight. We list only a few consequences of inducing vomiting:

• indigestion, pancreatitis;
• pyelonephritis;
• aversion to any food, aversion to food;
• dry skin, hair loss, brittle nails, gray complexion;
• dizziness, fainting.

Of course, vomitive pills exist, but they are prescribed exclusively by a doctor - for example, in protozoal infections, poisoning, chronic alcoholism. To such preparations it is possible to carry Pectol, Emetinum or Likorin.

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Diet pills based on coffee

The fact that coffee gives vivacity and improves performance is known to everyone. However, caffeine has another property - to stimulate the synthesis of fatty acids, or, as they say, "to eat fat". However, simply taking diet pills based on coffee is not safe. The point is that for intensive conversion of fat stores into energy it is required to take at least 100 mg of caffeine for every 30 kg of body weight, while the maximum allowable dose of caffeine for one person per day is 300 mg.

If you take drugs in such quantities, it can lead to serious diseases of the cardiovascular system, to dehydration, to arrhythmias, to consciousness disorders and neuroses.

Even if you firmly decide to take the tablets with coffee, then before the start of the procedure, go through a comprehensive examination with the doctor.

The most common caffeine-based drug is Caffeine sodium benzoate.

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Natural pills for weight loss

Choosing diet pills, many are guided by the naturalness of the composition of the drug. And this is correct, because some drugs not only do not help to lose weight, but also bring a lot of harm to the body. In addition, natural preparations and side effects are much less.

The first rule is to choose safe slimming pills: the drug must be certified, that is, it is authorized and approved by the Ministry of Health of our country.

The second rule: tablets should be sold in pharmacies, but not in transitions or other dubious sellers (including the Internet), because in this case it is easy to purchase a fake.

Among domestic natural preparations we have chosen the most effective diet pills:

• Hoodia - tablets based on hoodia extract - a species of South African cactus. The drug helps to reduce appetite, improve digestion, normalize metabolic processes. Tablets combine well with Hoodia cream, for a more lasting effect.
• Garcinia extract is a biologically active drug containing extract of Garcinia and ascorbic acid. Garcinia is a plant that can significantly reduce the need for food, which allows you to establish control over your weight.
• Chitosan with vitamins (tocopherol, retinol, D³) are domestic tablets on a natural basis, which stimulate metabolic processes, improve metabolism, eliminate vitamin deficiency and increase the endurance of the body.
• Anti-cellulite (Elite) is a complex biologically active drug, which contains: Garcinia extract, green tea extract, L-carnitine, bromelain, guarana (extract). The course of admission usually lasts two months.
• Spirulina - a pill for weight loss and recovery based on specific algae. The drug is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and protein.
• 90-60-90 is an antioxidant preparation with anti-inflammatory effect, which improves fat metabolism, increases endurance, cleans vessels.
• L-carnitine is an amino acid that promotes the conversion of fats into energy. The drug is quite effective under the condition of regular physical activity.

Herbal Weight Loss Pills

Tablets on grasses are many, and most of them are considered to be biologically active additives. Unfortunately, the majority of Chinese manufacturers do not quite conscientiously relate to the description of their products and in the instructions to tablets can indicate the presence of only plant useful components, while not talking about other, unsafe, constituents.

Therefore, it is better to pay attention to the means tested and approved by doctors.

Quality diet pills can contain such plant components:

• glucomannan is a kind of sugars that are extracted from tubers of Asian amorphophallus;
• buckthorn - laxative;
• cellulose - a component of cell walls of plants;
• ephedra - a kind of perennial evergreen plant;
• horsetail - diuretic herb;
• Garcinia is a plant of the Clusian family;
• corn stigmas are a vegetative component that suppresses appetite;
• Spirulina is a variety of algae;
• Ginger - rhizome, spice, known for its useful properties.

Leptin in slimming pills

Leptin is a polypeptide, also called a "satiety hormone," because of its ability to regulate appetite. There is a connection between the leptin level and the body weight. So, in lean people, the amount of the hormone is usually high, and in the full - lowered.

Leptin provides a feeling of satiety, affecting the hypothalamus. In addition, it prevents the deposition of fats and prevents overeating. For example, it has been observed that with a lack of leptin in the blood, a person appears to have a tendency to excessive absorption of food.

Tablets based on natural leptin does not exist yet. However, there are technologies that produce a product of plant origin that is close in action to the natural hormone. For example, Apifarm is involved in such developments. This company produces the following diet pills:

• Leptonic - a drug that activates metabolism, improves mood, eliminating the negative consequences of starvation;
• Enteroleptin - a drug that normalizes intestinal function and eliminates dysbacteriosis, which is often the cause of overeating;
• Leptosedin is a drug that calms the nervous system. Can be used for overeating associated with stressful situations (so-called "jamming problems";
• Hepatoleptin - helps with obesity associated with liver disease.

Pharmacodynamics

Pills for weight loss can have different effects on the body, which in the end should lead to weight loss. The main effects of tablets are:

• blocking the absorption of carbohydrates or fats in the digestive system;
• oppression of hunger, blocking of appetite;
• increase in energy costs, acceleration of metabolic processes;
• laxative and diuretic action;
• purification of the intestine from slags, elimination of dysbiosis;
• saturation of the body with vitamins and microelements;
• creating a false sense of saturation by increasing the volume of gastric contents.

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Pharmacokinetics

Many diet pills do not have a systemic effect, but act directly in the digestive system, blocking the absorption of certain substances, enhancing peristalsis, or acting as an enterosorbent.

Those drugs that are absorbed into the bloodstream can accelerate metabolic processes, increase urine output, lower blood sugar levels.

More information on kinetic properties should be read in the instructions for the selected drug.

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Dosing and administration

Each drug has its own scheme of application. Most often, diet pills take 1 pc. With food from 1 to 3 times a day. The reception is usually lengthy, several weeks and even months.

It is strongly recommended to monitor the condition of the kidneys, liver, and also to follow the standard blood counts before taking the tablets, as well as during the weight loss course. Observation with a doctor during treatment is compulsory.

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Use of the diet pills during pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period when many women begin to feel particularly concerned about their figure. However, it is at this time that the intake of any medicinal and prophylactic drugs should be strictly limited, as they can negatively affect the course of pregnancy and the health of the unborn child.

No doctor will take responsibility and will not assign a diet pills to a pregnant woman. Therefore, if a woman wants to endure and give birth to a healthy baby, then she should not rush with taking medications, even if harmless at first glance. It is better to use more gentle methods of losing weight:

• healthy eating without overeating, with restriction of carbohydrates and fats;
• if possible, maintaining an active lifestyle;
• frequent walks in the fresh air;
• yoga for pregnant women.

Contraindications

Usually, diet pills have a large list of contraindications. Of course, such a list is individual for each drug, but there are general contraindications that can be attributed to most of these drugs:

• severe diseases of the heart and blood vessels, arrhythmias, strokes;
• unstable blood pressure;
• children and the elderly;
• propensity to allergy to ingredients of specific diet pills;
• systemic causes of the appearance of excess weight (diagnosed endocrine diseases requiring medical correction);
• simultaneous intake of several drugs for weight loss;
• severe eating disorders (from bulimia to anorexia);
• mental disorders;
• severe liver or kidney disease;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• diagnosed dependence (drugs, alcohol, medications);
• period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Side effects of the diet pills

The most common side effects are found during the first few weeks of taking diet pills. Such signs can be:

• heart rhythm disturbances, increase or decrease in blood pressure;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• nausea, exacerbation of digestive system diseases;
• thirst, dry mouth;
• sleep disorders;
• pain in the head, dizziness;
• numbness of limbs;
• a sense of anxiety and anxiety for no reason;
• apathy;
• increased sweating;
• disturbance of taste sensations.

Harm to diet pills

Currently, the pharmaceutical market is just full of various pills and other drugs for weight loss. Unfortunately, in most cases, the producers of such remedies do not think about losing weight and improving the nation, but about making more money. However, the harm of tablets is not only in the unreasonable waste of money, but often in the fact that the selected drugs can have a negative impact on the health of the body.

What are diet pills that are potentially dangerous?

Suspicion should cause such signs:

• the instruction to the preparation does not have a translation into Russian;
• the instructions do not specify: the composition of tablets, contraindications and side effects;
• damaged or leaking packaging;
• lack of certification of this product in our country, as well as in the EU countries.

Also should alert the abundance of advertising means on the package. Remember that high-quality goods in advertising do not need. If the manufacturer insists that you will lose a lot of extra pounds without diet and exercise, only by taking this drug, you can safely pass by.

In addition, many diet pills have hidden ingredients, which usually do not indicate in the composition. Such ingredients act on the brain centers, which causes excitement, anxiety, aggravates anxiety and causes depression. If you notice these symptoms, it is recommended that you immediately stop using the selected tablets.

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Overdose

Usually information about an overdose of diet pills is not enough. With prolonged use, adverse events may be increased, which is also associated with an overdose.

Treatment of this condition should include checking the heart, respiratory system, as well as symptomatic and supportive activities.

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Interactions with other drugs

Sibutramine should not be used in combination with MAO inhibitors and psychotropic drugs.

It is undesirable to take several kinds of diet pills at the same time.

The combination of orlistat with fat-soluble vitamins is undesirable, because of the deterioration of absorption of the latter.

Chinese diet pills are undesirable to combine with any drugs in general, as studies on the interactions of such drugs have not been conducted.

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Storage conditions

Any medicinal and preventive drugs, including diet pills, should be kept in specially designated places where children can not reach. The place of storage of tablets should be darkened and dry - for example, for this purpose the pendant locker perfectly fits.

Keep the medication in the refrigerator should not be.

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Shelf life

Even before the purchase of diet pills, you need to check the release date on the package, as well as the shelf life of the drug. If the packing of tablets is designed for 2-3 months, then this period should not end before the end of the treatment course.

Sometimes the jar indicates not the final storage date of the product, but the production date, so be careful when you buy the drug and double-check this information.

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Rating of diet pills

According to a survey conducted on the Internet, we compiled an updated rating of the most common and popular diet pills. We suggest you also to familiarize yourself with this list.

1. In the first place, losing weight is by right the multivitamin-mineral preparations in different combinations: such means are considered the most safe and no less effective. Complex preparations can contain, in addition to a set of vitamins, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, L-carnitine, amino acids, inositol, choline and other ingredients. Such means can include, for example, Carnivit Q10.
2. In second place are plant and fermented preparations containing catalase, peroxidase, ginkgo biloba, bioflavonoids, etc. One of the representatives of this group is Ultra Effect.
3. In third place are preparations with dietary fiber (pectin, microcrystalline cellulose, chitin). To such preparations it is possible to carry Chitozan and MCC.
4. The fourth place is occupied by funds that block the absorption of fats. This is Xenical, Orsoten.
5. The fifth place was shared by preparations of the Turboslim group. These are known software for weight loss, which contain components that depress appetite, enhance peristalsis, increase diuresis and have a calming effect.
6. In the sixth place, you can place such diet pills, like Meridia and Reduxin, as well as other drugs with sibutramine.
7. The last place was divided into preparations of Chinese, Korean, Thai production, which have no permission for sale and use in our country. Nevertheless, there are people who buy these drugs.

Prohibited diet pills

Some distributors of diet pills, trying to earn money, sometimes offer drugs banned in our (and not only in our) country. It is very possible that such drugs really help to lose weight, but can also cause irreparable harm to health.

The composition of prohibited tablets may include:

• psychotropic substances;
• drugs that promote the emergence of depressive conditions, often with a propensity to suicide;
• substances, worsening the conductivity of neurons and disturbing the work of the nervous system;
• substances with a carcinogenic effect (increasing the risk of malignant tumor processes).
• Remember the following drugs and avoid using them:
• 2 Day Diet;
• 3 Day Diet;
• Pro Slim Plus;
• Perfect Slim 5X;
• Extrim Plus;
• Slim 3 in 1;
• Somotrin;
• Lida Dai Daihua;
• 999 Fitness Essence;
• Perfect Slim;
• Fenproporex;
• Fluoxetine (only as prescribed by the doctor);
• Rimonabant.

Competently choose pills for weight loss, do not be afraid to consult a doctor: a qualified nutritionist will always meet you and give useful recommendations for changing your lifestyle. Do not forget to combine the intake of drugs with diet, proper drinking regimen and dosed physical exertion. Only so you can lose weight without harm to your own health, and the lost pounds will not return back.