Influence how the body stores and burns energy, potentially raising calorie expenditure
18,22 Pharmacological intervention is therefore usually required to assist in long-term weight loss in obese patients, and there several available drugs for this but they often exhibit insufficient efficacy and dubious safety
More seriously, Qsymia can cause birth defects
More serious but less common adverse effects observed in trials or associated with this drug class include: Increased heart rate , a class effect seen with GLP-1 receptor agonists [15] [12] Gallbladder disease , including gallstones (cholelithiasis), which has been associated with rapid weight loss and incretin-based therapies more broadly
Anyone seeking weight management support in the UK should speak with their GP, who can discuss currently approved and NICE-recommended options
It is about fostering a healthier way of living by simply eating smart