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Appetite Suppressants and Weight LossAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, medications most often used to fight obesity are appetite suppressants, several of which have gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. These medications decrease appetite by increasing the availability of serotonin or catecholamine - two brain chemicals that affect mood and appetite. In general, appetite suppressants lead to an average weight loss of five to 22 pounds above that expected with non-drug obesity treatments. Studies suggest that if you don't lose at least four pounds over four weeks on a particular drug, then that medication is unlikely to help you achieve significant weight loss in the long run. Articles About Weight Loss Drugs |
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