Among the dangers of using weight loss medicines are chemical dependence, the effect of the accordion and unwanted side effects.
In Brazil, weight loss drugs act in 3 ways, inhibiting appetite, increasing satiety or not absorbing the fat ingested. Each has a different side effect. Some examples are:
- Appetite inhibitors: Amfepramone, Mazindol and Femproporex, which can cause tachycardia, dry mouth, insomnia, anxiety, depression. These should not be used by individuals with psychiatric problems.
- Among the class of saciantes are Sibutramina and Rimonabanto, that can generate dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, depression or diarrhea.
- In the class of fat absorption inhibitors, we can mention Xenical, which can cause undesired gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea and anemia.
It is up to the doctor to decide if the individual should, in addition to diet, take some medicine to lose weight, since he is able to decide between the risk / benefit. No medication should be taken without medical advice.
