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To lose weight fast, the practice of regular physical activity, and a healthy diet based on natural and non-processed foods is essential, but despite this, in some cases, the doctor may feel the need to use drugs that increase metabolism and the burning of fats, which reduce the absorption of fat in the intestine, which reduce appetite or which fight fluid retention, usually when excess weight jeopardizes the patient's life and well-being.
Among the best solutions to lose weight are green tea, chitosan, goji berry and the medicines Saxenda and Orlistat. See the complete list below and what each one is for.
Drugs that lose weight
Some of the drugs that can be used to lose weight, which are sold in pharmacies and must be prescribed by the doctor and used according to his recommendation are:
1. Sibutramine
Sibutramine works by decreasing hunger and making the feeling of satiety reach the brain faster, helping to control the amount of food eaten. Thus, this remedy can be used as the first treatment in people with obesity.
This medicine should not be used by pregnant women, women who breastfeed and in cases of heart disease, anorexia, bulimia, use of nasal decongestants and antidepressants. See the side effects of Sibutramine.
- It is ideal for: people who are dieting, but have a hard time controlling hunger and wanting to eat more fatty or sugary foods.
- How to take it: in general, the recommendation is to take 1 capsule in the morning on an empty stomach, but if weight loss does not occur after 4 weeks of use, the doctor should be consulted to readjust the dose and reevaluate the prescription.
2. Orlistat
Also known as Xenical, it works by preventing the absorption of fat in the intestine, which reduces the amount of calories consumed, helping with weight loss and the control of high cholesterol and obesity.
Orlistat is contraindicated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and people with problems of intestinal malabsorption or tendency to have diarrhea. See the summary of the complete package insert for Orlistat.
- It is ideal for: being used on days when meals are rich in fat, for example, to decrease the amount of fat absorbed and help maintain the results of the diet. Ideally, it should not be used as a solution to eat more fatty foods on a daily basis.
- How to take it: it is advisable to take 1 tablet before a meal, in order to decrease the amount of fat absorbed in food.
3. Saxenda
Saxenda is an injection drug that can only be used under medical prescription. It acts in the center of hunger and satiety making the person have less appetite. In addition, one of the effects of the medicine is the change in taste that makes food not taste so pleasant.
However, it should not be used by people who are not considered obese, during pregnancy or in adolescents, because the effects of the drug have not been clarified in this age group. See the complete package insert for Saxenda.
- It is ideal for: people undergoing medical and nutritional monitoring to treat obesity with a BMI greater than 30 kg / m² or with a BMI greater than 27 kg / m2 and associated diseases such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.
- How to take it: usually 1 injection of Saxenda a day is enough to achieve a 10% weight reduction in 1 month. The dose may be increased gradually, if the doctor recommends it.
4. Lorcaserin hydrochloride - Belviq
Belviq is an anti-obesity remedy that acts on the brain's serotonin levels, decreasing appetite and increasing satiety, with few side effects. With reduced appetite it is possible to eat less food, losing weight. See the instructions for this medicine at: Belviq.
- It is ideal for: people on a diet who need to decrease their appetite to avoid consuming foods with lots of calories, and lose weight fast. However, it can only be used with a prescription.
- How to take it: take 2 tablets a day, one at lunch and one at dinner.
Natural Weight Loss Remedies
The best natural remedies for weight loss are based on herbs and natural products that improve the functioning of the body, such as:
1. Green tea
It has the properties of speeding up the metabolism and promoting the burning of fat, and can be consumed in capsules or in the form of tea.
You should consume 3 to 4 cups of tea a day or take 2 capsules in the morning and in the afternoon, but it is contraindicated for people with sensitivity to caffeine or heart problems.
2. MaxBurn
Supplement made from green tea and açaí, has the power to increase metabolism and decrease appetite. One should take a capsule before lunch and dinner, but it is important to remember that the sale of this medication was prohibited by Anvisa.
3. Chitosan
Chitosan is made from fibers present in the seafood skeleton, it increases satiety and decreases the absorption of fat in the intestine. You should take 2 capsules before lunch and dinner, but it is contraindicated for people allergic to seafood.
4. Goji berry in capsules
This remedy is made from fresh fruit, and acts on the body as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and you should take 1 capsule before lunch and dinner.
It is important to remember that although natural, these remedies are contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and people with high blood pressure or heart problems, and that, ideally, they should be prescribed by the doctor or nutritionist.
Home remedies for weight loss
Home remedies for weight loss are easier and safer options to be used to aid in the diet, especially for those suffering from obesity. Among the main ones are:
1. Eggplant water
To prepare, you must cut 1 eggplant into cubes and soak it in 1 liter of water overnight. In the morning, you must beat everything in the blender to consume throughout the day, without adding sugar.
2. Ginger water
You should add 4 to 5 slices or 2 tablespoons of ginger zest in 1 liter of cold water, drinking the mixture throughout the day. For best results, ginger must be changed daily.
3. Diuretic herbal tea
To prepare this tea, add 10 g of artichoke, mackerel, elderberry, bay leaf and anise, in 1 liter of boiling water. Turn off the heat and cover the pan, letting it rest for 5 minutes. Drink the tea throughout the day and follow the treatment for 2 weeks.
In addition to knowing the remedies, it is important to remember that all of these medications bring more results when combined with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
How to lose weight without medicine
Controlling the glycemic index of foods is a great way to lose weight without having to take medicine and without feeling hungry. Nutritionist Tatiana Zanin explains what it is, how to control the glycemic index in this light and humorous video: