What are some safe and effective weight loss medications?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 32-year-old male weighing 227 pounds, and for the past two years, I have been desperately trying to lose weight. Are there any anti-obesity medications available in the market that could assist me in achieving my weight loss? What are the potential benefits and risks associated with these medications, and how should a person of my age and gender approach their usage safely and effectively?

Kindly help.

Answered by Shakti Mishra

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shakti Mishra is a Physiotherapist with 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her BPT and MPT at the Hi-Tech College of Physiotherapy. Currently, she is practicing at Move On - Physiotherapy Center, Uttar Pradesh, as an online consultant, writer, and speaker.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

Medications for weight loss should be avoided as much as possible as they have adverse effects on your body in the long term. Following a natural diet and exercising regularly should be included which will help you to lose weight. It will take time as there is no shortcut to good health. Follow a strict diet with low-fat, low-carb meals, and high-fiber-rich meals. If the weight is not being controlled, then kindly consult a physician for further assessment.

I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answered by Shakti Mishra
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 30, 2024
Reviewed At May 30, 2024

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shakti Mishra is a Physiotherapist with 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her BPT and MPT at the Hi-Tech College of Physiotherapy. Currently, she is practicing at Move On - Physiotherapy Center, Uttar Pradesh, as an online consultant, writer, and speaker.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shakti Mishra is a Physiotherapist with 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her BPT and MPT at the Hi-Tech College of Physiotherapy. Currently, she is practicing at Move On - Physiotherapy Center, Uttar Pradesh, as an online consultant, writer, and speaker.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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