Other effective weight loss pills

With the health related problems linked to obesity being on a continuous rise, there has always been a market for diet pills.

Meridia: Approved on 24th Nov 1997
It decreases the food intake of an individual by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, nor epinephrine, and dopamine in the brain. It helps in increasing the hormones which help in hunger and appetite regulation. Meridia was the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor which has been used mainly for weight loss.

Bontril:
Bontril is the brand name of Phendimetrazine. This prescription weight loss pill works as an appetite suppressant and a stimulant in the central nervous system. It produces a feeling of fullness in the brain. A low calorie diet works best along with exercise for Bontril to have effective results.

Xenical: Approved on 23rd April 1999
This weight loss medication is based on orlistat. The functioning of Xenical takes place as a lipase inhibitor which prevents the fat from being absorbed and lets it pass through the intestines. Xenical is also quite effective for high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease as it has no effect on the metabolic rate of the patients.

Acomplia: Approved in UK and Still Waiting Approval in US
This oral pill has been discovered by Sanofi Aventis. It helps in the treatment of obesity and metabolic risk factors. Acomplia works by blocking out the CB1 receptors which are present in the endocannabinoid system which plays an important role in regulation of energy expenditure and food intake. These receptors deal with glucose and lipid metabolism. Acomplia is a dual purpose drug which works for relinquishing the urge to smoke and cravings to overeat.