Phentermine, Diethylpropion, Benzphetamine, Phendimetrazine
Stimulants are prescription medications used with a reduced-calorie or carbohydrate diet and proper
exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese adults to help control
appetite. It decreases the appetite and increases the feeling of fullness.
Topiramate (Topamax)
Topiramate is used as an "off-label" treatment for weight loss.
It is often prescribed to control "carb cravings". In studies, some patients noticed when taking
100 mg - 200 mg of topiramate daily they had a weight loss of 15 - 20% of body weight. One common
side effect of topiramate is changes in sensation of taste due to reduction in saliva. This change
in taste buds often changes the taste of pleasurable foods, thus resulting in weight loss.
Phentermine and topiramate (Qsymia)
Phentermine and topiramate combination is used together with a reduced-calorie
or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese
adults to help reduce carb cravings and control appetite.
Saxenda (liraglutide)
Saxenda is a prescription injection used with a reduced-calorie or
carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese
adults and can be used long-term to help keep the weight from returning. Saxenda mimics your body's
natural appetite hormone, resulting in less calorie and carbohydrate consumption and weight loss.
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Wellbutrin is prescription medication used with a reduced-calorie or
carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is used to treat obesity in patients
that may also be experiencing depression and control cravings. It is also used as part of a support
program to help people stop smoking.
Contrave (bupropion hydrochloride/naltrexone hydrochloride)
Contrave is a prescription medication used with a reduced-calorie
or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight
and obese adults to reduce hunger and help control cravings.