Q. Are appetite suppressants helpful for overweight people?
Hi doctor,
I see a lot of patients, who are slightly overweight. I put them on an exercise regime, and tell them to restrict their diet. But sometimes, they are unable to control their appetite and have dinner at night. They ask me for any appetite suppressant to decrease their appetite. They prefer taking medicine and maintaining their weight at least. I know about tablet Phentermine and Methylphenidate, but they are not available easily. What medicine should I suggest for such patients? Please help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- Yes, appetite suppressants are hard to find, as you must be aware that they have a low therapeutic index, habit former, and are difficult to discontinue once started.
- For obese patients with BMI (body mass index) over 30, why do not you try VLCD (very low calorie diet)? Here, the patient is allowed to eat proper meals at a proper time and thus able to control appetite.
- Complete dietary restriction always has its own set of effects like constipation, gallstones, and most commonly overeating. I do not prescribe appetite suppressants. I use tablet Orlistat though.
- Evaluating for the cause of overweight like overeating or low physical activity, familial or endocrine, and proceeding with a proper diet plan, which provides the patient with the required amount of food with low calories, a good workout, plenty of oral fluids, and good sleeping habits should work.
For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
What is Obesity? Why People Become Over-Weight?
And lesser activity causes imbalance of your hormonal levels, especially insulin- thereby causing weight gain and diabetes ... The odds are that insufficient sleep may increase the risk of obesity and also ... Read full
I am planing to go for liposuction for weight loss. My weight is 78kgsHello doctor, Please suggest a harmless over-the-counter nerve soother. I am stressed, and I cannot destress. I am healthy, but I lack energy and get very irritated. Please help. Read full
Why do I have a big belly?Hello doctor, Please suggest a harmless over-the-counter nerve soother. I am stressed, and I cannot destress. I am healthy, but I lack energy and get very irritated. Please help. Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
Also Read
Coronavirus Variant Arcturus: | Omicron XBB.1.16 Variant
Arcturus is an emerging variant of the Omicron virus that causes various symptoms and spreads rapidly across the world. ... Read more»
Adrenaline Rush - Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and How to Control
Adrenaline is a hormone responsible for fight or flight response. It is also a neurotransmitter and medicine. It is also... Read more»
Fatty Liver - Types, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
The liver is the largest gland in the body. Its primary function is to process the food and drinks we consume. and filte... Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask an Internal Medicine Physician Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.
