Weight loss drugs only have a supportive effect, so users need to have a reasonable diet, not skip meals and exercise regularly.
Weight gain not only affects aesthetics and psychology but also poses many health risks. As a woman, Ms. Thanh Nga (34 years old, media employee) is very concerned about her figure. Thinking she was a bit overweight, she decided to take weight loss pills. With the advertisement of a 15-day fat-burning weight loss course, Ms. Nga invested in buying it to try. After persevering through the second course, she said she stopped using it because her weight fluctuated continuously.
"At first, the medicine made me feel secure because I lost 2 kg. However, I gradually lost interest in eating and became more thirsty. When I started eating again, my weight increased and even increased faster than before," said Ms. Thanh Nga.
Many people abuse weight loss drugs and many experience adverse effects. Photo: Freepik
Not only Ms. Thanh Nga, Ms. Minh Anh (26 years old, student) also had problems with weight loss pills. Ms. Anh thought that taking pills to fill the digestive tract would allow her to eat comfortably without fear of gaining weight. After a few months, she was shocked to see that her weight had increased even more than before taking the pills.
According to Dr. Nguyen Tan Khoa - former Head of the General Planning Department, Phu Yen General Hospital, using fast weight loss pills is one of the methods to treat obesity. However, this solution is easily abused and many people experience the opposite effect. Because weight loss pills actually reduce appetite, but when the total energy in that meal is not reduced, it still cannot be successful.
In the above two cases, Dr. Khoa said that they did not fully understand the mechanism of weight loss drugs and did not fully understand their body condition, so they could not achieve the expected results. In fact, the weight loss drug market is very diverse. Below are the common mechanisms:
Gastrointestinal filling drugs: Contains substances such as sterculia, methylcellulose... These substances are not absorbed into the blood but only stay in the intestines, absorb water, cause swelling and make the stomach full. The drinker will notice signs of weight loss due to the feeling of fullness; from there, the body will break down energy to nourish the body.
Drugs that increase the metabolism of fat-causing substances in the body: Contains the thyroid hormone thyroxine, a substance that can increase the metabolism of fats in cells. The drug is only effective for obesity caused by a lack of thyroxine.
Appetite suppressants: These are drugs containing amphetamines or amphetamine-like derivatives. These substances act on the central nervous system, causing insomnia, loss of hunger, loss of appetite and loss of desire to eat, causing the user to lose weight. However, they can easily cause dangerous side effects.
Dehydration-causing drugs: The most common are diuretics and laxatives. This group often causes thirst and dry throat due to frequent bowel movements and urination during the day. Although this method helps you lose weight quickly, it also carries many serious risks. When you stop taking the drug, your body will return to its original weight or gain more.
Fat absorption inhibitors: Drugs containing active ingredients that limit lipid absorption into the body. When used, these products help eliminate fat from the body by limiting the absorption and breakdown of fat. However, they only block the absorption of 30% of the fat consumed. Therefore, if you take the drug but still eat a lot, you will not lose weight.
Dr. Khoa said: "Weight loss drugs only have a supportive effect, so users will not be able to lose weight without a scientific diet or regular exercise. Besides, people also need to understand that not all subjects can use weight loss drugs."
Above all, using weight loss drugs without instructions can lead to prolonged diarrhea, physical weakness, long-term use can affect the nervous system, blood pressure, cause depression, drug dependence..., reducing the quality of life of the user.
For people with chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease...) need to understand their health condition clearly. If it can be controlled and controlled such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or cardiovascular disease in general or diabetes, then depending on the disease mechanism, use appropriate drugs. For example, people with cardiovascular disease, if using weight loss drugs that affect the central nervous system, will easily stimulate the cardiovascular system, increase heart rate...
For those who want to lose weight and have stable health, taking medicine will be a supplementary product. Along with taking medicine, each person can follow a reasonable diet, combined with scientific training methods. In addition, another way that people who want to lose weight can use is medicine to limit lipid absorption into the body.
Orlistat Stada 120 mg helps inhibit fat absorption, helping to lose weight and maintain body shape. Photo: Pypharm
There are many brands on the market that use the above mechanism, including Orlistat Stada 120 mg. The drug contains the active ingredient Orlistat, which inhibits lipase enzymes in the digestive tract. When entering the stomach and small intestine, the drug will form a bond with lipase enzymes (secreted from the stomach and pancreas). This inactivates the enzyme and causes the body to lose the ability to hydrolyze fats in food into substances that can be absorbed. At this time, unabsorbed fat will reduce the amount of calories in the meal, supporting weight control.
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Orlistat Stada 120 mg is an over-the-counter drug that helps inhibit fat absorption, helps lose weight and maintain body shape. The product is manufactured by Stada Pharmaceutical Group - Germany. Pypharm Pharmaceutical Trading Joint Stock Company is the distributor of Orlistat Stada 120 mg in Vietnam.
Production address:
Stada Vietnam Company Limited
189 Hoang Van Thu, Ward 9, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen.
Distribution address:
Pypharm Pharmaceutical Trading Joint Stock Company
Booth T.1+2, Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Trade Center, No. 200 To Hien Thanh, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.
Details here.
Hotline: 028 3862 5779
Orlistat Stada 120 mg's product registration certificate has number: VD-29357-18 issued by the Department of Drug Administration - Ministry of Health on May 6, 2021.
The product is widely sold at pharmacies nationwide. Read the instructions carefully before use.
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