Weight Loss Pills

There are numerous weight loss pills available in the market with promises of positive effects they will bring on you. You should be aware of the fact that most of the positive effects those weight loss pills promise to bring on you are not backed-up by valid scientific tests.
However, there are few weight loss pills out there which have actually proven to be effective.
Types of Weight Loss Pills Also known as diet pills, weight loss pills are basically of the two following types. Prescription Pills Non-prescription or Over-the-counter (OTC) pills Prescription Weight Loss Pills: Like drugs, prescription weight loss pills are closely regulated and require FDA approval. Listed in the following are some of the examples of prescription weight loss pills:

• Xenical(Orlistat),
• Phentermine/ Fentermine
• Meridia (Sibutramine)

These pills are typically subjected to a range of clinical tests to prove their effectiveness for weight reduction and to monitor side effects and health risks.
Non Prescription Weight Loss Pills: These types of weight loss pills are subject to only minimal FDA regulation. Also referred to as weight loss supplements, non prescription weight loss pills’ examples include the pills from:

• Herbalife™
• Metabolife™

Other types of non prescription weight loss pills include:

• herbal weight loss pills
• fat-burners
• stackers
• other diet or sports supplements

Clinical Trials of Weight Loss Pills: Clinical weight loss trials continue to show that long term weight control is not possible by using weight loss pills alone. They should be combined with physical activity and improved diet to maintain weight loss successfully over the long term.