Do Medications Have Side Effects

Introduction

The World Health Organization (WHO), reported that obesity has tripled to 650 million people since 1975. There is no doubt that losing weight can be very challenging, but when done correctly, it can be very rewarding.

There are various methods of dealing with this, like working out, a balanced diet, etc.; medications are an effective approach. Almost 2.2 million people were qualified to receive therapy with weight-loss drugs provided prescription data from 2009 to 2015.

Some medications are available at drug stores, but consuming them without prescriptions might pose side effects. These side effects are sometimes observed due to some illness history. Due to underlying genetic health ailments, many side effects can be observed if not prescribed by a medical practitioner. Here are some of the side effects that can be observed 

• Nausea: It is an uneasiness of the stomach. The urge to vomit and feel lightheadedness.

• Discomfort: This is often a result of the spontaneous inclusion of medications in your diet charts. The body’s defense mechanism attempts to identify the new substance leading to discomfort. 

• Constipation: This is characterized by a state of less frequent bowel movements. Taking these medicines can relax the digestive tract muscles, thereby leading to constipation. 

• Diarrhea: When a substance enters our body and is not recognized, it produces loose, watery, frequent bowel movements. The side effect may be food or new medication intolerance, leading to loose stools and dehydration. 

Medications will provide benefits, but they must be analyzed regarding their risks. Elevate Now’ obesity specialists and health experts will prepare a personalized medication-driven weight loss plan to suit your body’s requirements.

Further, these prescribed weight-loss medications are clinically approved. While certain mild effects can be observed in specific cases, serious side effects are rare. Even in that case, our team will provide 24/7 virtual assistance and guidance regarding side effects, if any. 

Why Elevate Now

Consistency is the key to achieving the goal of your desire. However, for this to happen, your efforts should also be sustainable. Elevate Now’s weight loss program follows a holistic approach. Encouraging sustainable weight loss by adopting a healthy lifestyle and weight loss medication. It also enables a metabolic set point reset of your body, helping your body to not regain the lost weight.