How to Use Prescription Medication to Treat Obesity

If you are obese and are looking for advice on how to use prescription medication to treat your obesity, there are many options available. Prescription medications require a physician's signature, so be sure to discuss your goals and options before requesting a specific type. To be a candidate for this type of medication, your BMI (body mass index) should be greater than 30.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Medical physical
• Physician
• Water
• Diet and exercise plan
• Willpower

Use Prescription Medication to Treat Obesity

1. Figure out which medication you need. You and your physician can determine whether or not you need an appetite suppressant, an energy booster or a lipase inhibitor. Depending on the amount of weight you need to lose and your lifestyle, they can offer great success.
2. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise program. Using medication as a sole source to treat obesity is ineffective. To treat obesity effectively, a new lifestyle must be implemented. This includes changing your eating habits and getting more activity into your daily routine.
3. Drink plenty of water. Water acts as a cleanser and detoxifies your body on a regular basis. The FDA recommends drinking at the very least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Water is a key component in any weight loss effort.
4. Be consistent. Diet pills won't work if you take them inconsistently. There are slow release and fast release types. Adhering to the specific instructions completely is the only way to utilize them correctly and effectively.
5. Check in with your doctor on a regular basis, especially if you believe you are experiencing any negative side effects. Your doctor can then change or adjust your medication.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that the weight will not come off overnight. You didn't gain it overnight, so allow some time to see results.
• Prescription medication is used as an aid only.
• It is recommended that only children over the age of 12 use weight loss medication.
• It is common to regain a small amount of weight after you stop taking the medication.
• Be aware of the risks. Many diet pills cause adverse side effects in different people.
• Diet pills are to be used for the short term until a healthy weight has been achieved.
• Most insurance companies will not cover the cost of your prescription medication.