There are many weight loss aids in the market today: from the natural Chitosan, a fat absorbing molecule produced by a shellfish to the psycho-stimulant phentermine, the list is almost endless. No doubt that the need for these products is driven by the society’s viewpoint of beauty. This is the age where beauty means skinny, or a size zero with only skin and bones. Very different from centuries ago when being fat means beauty and higher chances of surviving famine and epidemics. Today, weight loss is a lucrative market to be in, any products can that boasts weight loss, suppress appetite or absorb fat will be an instant hit.
Phentermine is a popular medication doctors use to help obese patients initiate weight loss for various reasons. It boasts a better result profile than most aids in the market, making it a favorite among those who seek to lose weight easily. It is also one with the worst side effect profile: causing valvular heart disease, hypertension crisis and possibly addiction. People seem to ignore the side effects when it comes to losing weight, and most are willing to endure the common effects such as dry mouth, metallic taste in the mouth and loss of libido.
Although it is effective, this drug is never for long- term use. There is no benefit in using phentermine for more than three months, and the risk of adverse effects increase with each increase in dose and treatment time. Diet and exercise are still the main chances in lifestyle for a permanent weight loss.