Weight loss medications review by a weight loss doctor and founder of W8MD medical weight loss centers of America, Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD. Prescription medications Approved for Obesity Treatment New weight loss medications * Belviq * Qsymia * Saxenda * Contrave Traditional weight loss medications • phentermine • benzphetamine • diethylpropion • phendimetrazine This is an depth review of the various weight loss medications, side effects, and how then stack up for weight loss. This review was done before the FDA approval of Saxenda and Contrave. Of all the weight loss medications including the new Contrave and Saxenda, the combination of Phentermine and Topiramate (Qsymia) has one of the most effective data for weight loss! W8MD Medical Weight Loss Program is a medical weight loss program designed for people who are serious about losing weight and gaining control of their health. As we understand the true causes of weight gain including insulin resistance that contributes overeating and sugar cravings, sleep disorders, nutritional and hormonal factors etc, we will be able to design a customized weight loss plan that is right for you. More over, since most weight loss programs accept health insurance for weight loss physician visits, you can now lose weight without spending a fortune under careful medical supervision! Learn more about how W8MD can make a difference at www.w8md.com

1. Weight loss
medications
A review of weight loss medication by a weight
loss doctor
Prab R. Tumpati, MD
Founder of W8MD medical weight loss centers of
America

2. What are the best ways to lose
weight fast and safe?
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If you are a bit overweight or obese and would like to
learn about the proven weight loss measures, you are at
the right place.
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There are about 5 proven measures to lose weight that
is based on science although there are thousands of
products sold in the name of weight loss.
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These measures can be divided in to prescriptive and
non prescriptive weight loss measures.
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Obesity is treated using one or more of these strategies:
1.A diet low in calories using Low Calorie Diets (LCD's) or Very Low
Calorie Diets (VLCD)
2.Increased physical activity most effectively with diet low in calories
as exercise alone is not that useful for weight loss
3.Intensive Behavior Therapy(IBT) by a trained obesity medicine
physician
4.Prescription medications such as Phentermine, the new weight
loss drug Qsymia, or other medications
5.Weight-loss bariatric surgery which shrinks the stomach and
forces you to have a Low Calorie Diet

4. Prescription weight loss
medications
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Let us first learn about the prescriptive measures for
weight loss.
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Prescription Medications for the Treatment of Obesity
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Obesity is implicated in over 50 medical conditions and
costs the nation over 600 billion dollars in direct and
indirect costs, if you take in to consideration the cost of
preventable medical problems that obesity causes.

5. VLCD and LCD diet
for weight loss
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If you are struggling with weight, you may want
to find ways to lose weight including weight loss
or appetite suppressant medications.
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In combination with a very low calorie (VLCD) or
low calorie diet(LCD), these weight loss
medications can help you lose weight fast under
careful medical supervision.

6. How do these weight loss
medications work?
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Prescription medications for the treatment of obesity
work in many ways.
Some weight loss medications may help suppress the
hunger when they are called appetite suppressants such
as Phentermine or Adipex.
This class of weight loss medications will make you feel
less hungry or make you feel full sooner.
There are a few weight loss medications such as the
over the counter weight loss medication Alli or the
prescription strentgth Xenical but these tend to cause a
lot of gastrointestinal side effects as we would learn
later.

7. Weight loss medications
for fast weight loss
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Although US Food and drug Administration (FDA) that
approves prescription medications for treating specific
health problems traditionally used to say these weight
loss medications are for short term use, they recently
changed their thinking and now recognize obesity as a
long term medical condition, just like high blood
pressure, diabetes, cholesterol problems etc.
Therefore, we now have atleast three weight loss
medications — orlistat(Xenical), lorcaserin(Belviq), and
phentermine-topiramate((Qsymia), approved for longterm use.

8. Fast weight loss medications
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Other weight-loss medications that curb appetite are only
approved by the FDA for short-term use (a few weeks),
but some doctors prescribe them for longer periods.
Most of these weight loss medications are only approved
for use by adults although Orlistat is approved for
children ages 12 and older.
Please note that any of these Weight loss medications
should never be used during pregnancy or for those
women who are thinking about becoming pregnant.

9. Weight loss medication Alli Review
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Orlistat (Xenical and Alli)
The medication orlistat, sold under the brand name Xenical
(pronounced ZEN-i-cal), has been available since 1999.
It is approved for use by adults and children ages 12 and older.
The over-the-counter version of orlistat is sold under the brand
name Alli.
The two medications contain different amounts of orlistat.
Xenical contains 120 mg, while Alli contains 60 mg.
Alli is not approved for use by children.

10. How does Alli work?
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Orlistat will stop about one-third of the fat from
the food you eat from being digested.
It does so by blocking the enzyme lipase, which
breaks down fat.
When fat is not broken down, the body cannot
absorb it, so fewer calories are taken in.
After 1 or 2 years of taking orlistat, patients may
lose about 5 to 7 pounds.

11. Side effects of Alli
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Common side effects of orlistat include stomach pain,
gas, diarrhea, and leakage of oily stool.
These side effects are generally mild and temporary, but
may be worse when you eat high-fat foods.
You should eat a low-fat diet (less than 30 percent of
calories from fat) before starting to take this medication.
Because orlistat prevents some vitamins from being
absorbed, you should take a multivitamin while using
orlistat.

12. Prescription weight loss
medications
Prescription medications Approved for
Obesity Treatment include the following
weight loss drugs.
 These medications are to be used under
the care of trained obesity medicine
physician such as the W8MD medical
weight loss centers of Americas weight
loss doctors
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13. Xenical for weight loss
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Weight loss medication name: Orlistat
OTC version: Over-the-counter version sold as Alli and to be used in
adults only
Prescription Xenical: adults and children ages 12 and older
Mechanism of action:
Blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed
by your body.
Common side effects: Stomach pain, gas, diarrhea, and leakage of
oily stools.
Note: Rare cases of severe liver injury reported. Should not be
taken with cyclosporine.

14. Belviq for weight loss
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Weight loss medication name: Lorcaserin (Belviq)
Indicated in: Adults only
Mechanism of action: Acts on the serotonin receptors in
the brain. This may help you eat less and feel full after
eating smaller amounts of food.
Common side effects: Headaches, dizziness, feeling
tired, nausea, dry mouth, cough, and constipation.
Contraindications: Should not be taken with selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medications.

15. Weight loss medication Qsymia
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Weight loss medication Phentermine-topiramate
(Qsymia)
Indicated in Adults dealing with obesity / overweight with
a BMI of 27, plus comobid conditions or BMI of over 30.
Composition: this is a mixture of two medications,
phentermine (suppresses your appetite and curbs your
desire to eat) and topiramate (used to treat seizures or
migraine headaches). May make you feel full and make
foods taste less appealing.

16. Qsymia weight loss medication
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Mechanism of action: Tingling of hands and feet,
dizziness, taste alterations (particularly with carbonated
beverages), trouble sleeping, constipation, and dry
mouth.
Note: Sold only through certified pharmacies.
MAY LEAD TO BIRTH DEFECTS. DO NOT TAKE
QSYMIA IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR PLANNING A
PREGNANCY.
W8MD medical weight loss centers of America has
extensive experience with both Qsymia and the generic
combination of low dose Phentermine and Topiramate
for safe and effective weight loss.

17. Other weight loss medications
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0ther appetite suppressant medications (medications that curb your
desire to eat), include
phentermine (Adipex)
benzphetamine (Didrex)
diethylpropion (Tenuate)
phendimetrazine (Bontril)
Among these types of medications, phentermine is the one used
most often in the United States and W8MD medical weight loss
centers of America can offer these to eligible patients after
evaluation by one of our trained obesity medicine physicians
available in New York City, Greater Philadelphia and other places.

18. Side effects of
weight loss medications
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Common side effects of appetite suppressants include dry mouth,
difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headache, feeling nervous, feeling
restless, upset stomach, and diarrhea or constipation. Severe side
effects may include chest pain, fainting, fast heartbeat, shortness of
breath, confusion, and swelling in your ankles or feet. People with
heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, or
glaucoma should not use these medications.
These medications are controlled substances because of their
potential for abuse and have to supervised by a trained obesity
medicine physician such as the W8MD medical weight loss centers
of America’s weight loss doctors.

19. Conclusion
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In combination with a Very Low Calorie Diet or Low Calorie Diet,
these weight loss medications can help you lose weight and keep
the hunger at bay!
W8MD Medical Weight Loss Program is a medical weight loss and
sleep wellness program for people who are serious about losing
weight and gaining control of their health. We understand that losing
weight and keeping it off is a challenge for many people and a
physician trained in the new field of Obesity Medicine can help.
That is why we are committed to our proven approach to medical
weight loss using evidence based non surgical methods. We want to
give you all the tools you need to succeed in losing weight fast and
safe in New York City.

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W8MD medical weight loss centers has helped patients
achieve their goals by using a proven four-step method
for safe weight loss:
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a physician-supervised diet and weight loss medication,
a personally structured and administered exercise
program,
comprehensive behavior therapy, and
ongoing weight maintenance support.
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21. How W8MD medical weight loss
centers in New York or Greater
Philadelphia help?
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We can help you achieve long-lasting weight loss without
feeling constantly hungry and deprived. When you resent
your weight loss plan because you feel constantly
hungry, it is much more difficult to maintain any
significant lifelong changes.
When you feel hungry, you are biologically driven to eat,
and diet plans that force you to fight that biological
impulse can be difficult to maintain.
At W8MD Medical Weight Loss Program, we want to
help you achieve lasting weight loss results and make
changes that will keep you healthy for a lifetime.

22. About W8MD
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W8MD Medical Weight Loss Program is
dedicated to individualized, affordable treatment
and as one of the very physician supervised
medical weight loss programs to accept most
health insurances for the weight loss physician
visits.
Our non-surgical medical weight loss program is
based on the latest medical research and
utilizes proven methods to lose weight rapidly
and keep it off for a lifetime.

23. Our weight loss doctor
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The founder and medical director of W8MD New York
and Philadelphia locations, Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, is a
highly trained and respected physician with training in
Obesity Medicine, in addition to being board certified in
Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine, and is well versed
in the medical treatment of overweight and obesity.
Dr. Tumpati oversees all our patients and helps
customize their individual weight loss treatments. We are
committed to helping you lose weight as safely and
efficiently as possible.

24. Contact Us
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You can contact us at 1(800)W8MD-007
or visit us online at http://www.w8md.com

25. Our weight loss blogs and
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26. Weight loss blogs
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27. Weight loss blogs
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yelp.com
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instagram.com
youtube.com
vimeo.com
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