LIST OF FDA APPROVED DIET PILLS

FDA is America's food and drug regulating agency just like NAFDAC in Nigeria. Remember that these drugs need to be correlated with healthy diet and regular exercise, in order to achieve optimum results.

● Orlistat (Xenical)-: Blocks approximately 30% of dietary fat from being absorbed by your body. Effective when combined with diet and exercise. The side effects may include oily stools,gas and frequent bowel movements. Side effects are worse when taken with fatty foods so you should reduce the amount of fatty foods you eat when on this pill.

● Meridia( Sibutramine)-: An appetite suppressant that works by acting on neurotransmitters in the brain. Meridia increases the amount of serotonin, dopamine and norepinepphrine in the synapses of your brain which results in a decrease in appetite. Side effects include dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, head aches and high blood pressure.

● Phentermine-: Phentermine is a sympathometic appetite suppressant. It is prescribed only for short term treatment of obesity. These pills are also most effective when combined with exercise and a healthy diet.

Over-the-Counter diet pills

• Alli- Reduced strength version of orlislat (Xenical)

• · Hydroxycut- Appetite Suppressant

• ·Hoodia

• ·Garcinia Cambogia-Natural fat burner, stops fat production, burns excess fat and supresses appetite.

• The 5:2 Fast Formula- Appetite Suppressant and fat burner to be used along with intermittent fasting diet plan.

• ·Phen375 Fat Burner-Fat burner and appetite suppressant.

• ·Raspberry Ketone- Regulates metabolism rate and helps body burn fat faster.

• ·Holland and Barret Fat Metabolizer.