Things You'll Need:
- Health care support
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Step 1
Find out What's InsideConsider the ingredients of prescription and OTC medications. Although both prescription and OTC medications have the same goal--to enhance weight loss--the contents of these medications is different. OTC medications often contain substances such as diuretics (medications that release water from the body) and caffiene. Prescription medications, on the other hand, contain substances that impact various parts of the body. For instance, some prescriptions contain seratonin, which regulates the feeling of pleasure and reduces the your desire to eat.
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Step 2
Talk to Your PhysicianTalk to your doctor. A conversation with your physician will provide you with a means to clarify your weight loss goals and determine what intervention may be right. Because of the impact that prescription drugs can have on the body, physicians are hesitant to prescribe them unless necessary. Talking to your doctor will provide you with a clear assessment of whether or not prescription diet drugs are needed.
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Step 3
Make a DecisonChoose a course of action. Once you have acquired all of the information you need, it will be possible for you to make a decision about which type of medication is right. This decision should be made with the support and assistance of a physican, who will be able to monitor your health throughout the weight loss process.
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Step 4
Monitor Your HealthMonitor your health. If you decide to use over-the-counter medications, consider routine physician visits to check vital signs. Products containing caffeine can increase blood pressure. Over the course of time, this can do damage to your body, which can impact lifelong health.
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Step 5
Measure Your SuccessMeasure your sucess. If you try a medication that does not provide you with the desired outcomes, consider a new mediation. Again, seek the advice of a physician and work with your health care provider to achieve a health weight and a healthy life.
