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What completely suppresses appetite?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these prescription appetite suppressants: Diethylpropion (Tenuate dospan®). Liraglutide (Saxenda®). Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave®). Phendimetrazine (Prelu-2®). Phentermine (Pro-Fast®). Phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia®).

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What are appetite suppressants?

Appetite suppressants are a type of weight-loss medication (diet pill). They affect the brain’s urge to eat. Diet pills can control hunger pangs or make you feel full faster on less food. As a result, you take in fewer calories and lose weight.

How effective are appetite suppressants?

On average, people who combine prescription appetite suppressants with healthy lifestyle changes (a nutritious diet and exercise) lose 3% to 9% of their starting weight within 12 months.

Who should use appetite suppressants?

Your healthcare provider may prescribe an appetite suppressant if you have:

What are the types of appetite suppressants?

There are prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) appetite suppressants. One weight-loss drug, orlistat (Alli®), works by blocking fat absorption (it’s not an appetite suppressant). Check with your healthcare provider before using OTC diet pills. Some OTC appetite suppressants may interact with medications or cause health problems.

Diethylpropion (Tenuate dospan®).

Liraglutide (Saxenda®).

Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave®).

Phendimetrazine (Prelu-2®).

Phentermine (Pro-Fast®).

Phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia®).

How long should you take appetite suppressants?

The FDA has approved some prescription appetite suppressants for short-term use of 12 weeks or less. If you lose weight and don’t have side effects, you may be able to take certain prescription medications indefinitely with your healthcare provider’s approval.

What are the benefits of using appetite suppressants?

For some people, appetite suppressants jumpstart weight loss. Diet pills can help you change the way you eat and learn to recognize cues that signal when you’re full.

What are the risks of using appetite suppressants?

Rarely, appetite suppressants cause liver damage. Call your healthcare provider if you notice signs of liver disease, such as jaundice (yellow skin or eyes). More common side effects include:

Who should not take appetite suppressants?

Appetite suppressants can interact with medications, including antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. They also worsen certain health conditions. The medications aren’t safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. You shouldn’t take appetite suppressants if you have:

Glaucoma.

Heart disease.

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

Liver disease.

Does insurance cover appetite suppressants?

Check with your health insurer. Some providers cover prescription weight-loss medications that treat obesity.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

Appetite suppressants can curb hunger and help kickstart your weight-loss efforts. Your healthcare provider can help you find the best weight-loss medication or treatment plan for your unique needs. The effects of appetite suppressants stop once you quit taking them. That’s why it’s important to also eat a healthy diet and move more. These lifestyle modifications are critical to ongoing weight-loss success.

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Can I stop Saxenda suddenly?

While many people stop taking Saxenda suddenly without any problems, this can vary depending on your health situation. Some people who stop taking Saxenda without gradually reducing their dose, feel sick or are sick. This is because their digestive system is adjusting to the changes in the hunger hormones.

Like all medications, it is possible to get side effects when you take Saxenda. Whether you get side effects and how severely they affect you varies from person to person. Side effects are listed in categories depending on how many people record the symptoms. This gives you a good idea of how common or rare the side effects are. As Saxenda impacts your digestive system, many of the common side effects that people report affect your stomach, bowels and a general feeling of wellness.

Common side effects

Very common side effects of taking Saxenda may impact more than 1 in 10 people and usually clear up within a few days of starting to take the medication:

feeling or being sick

diarrhoea

constipation

headache

If you are feeling or being sick, try the following:

eat foods with water in them (like soup)

eat bland foods (like crackers)

don’t lie down after you eat

take fresh air after you eat

Common side effects may affect up to 1 in 10 people and include:

skin reaction at the injection site

tiredness

difficulty sleeping

dizziness

stomach pain

heartburn

flatulence

change of taste

dry mouth

low blood sugar (called hypoglycemia)

change in enzyme levels in your blood (this can only be picked up with a blood test)

gallstones

Uncommon side effects may affect up to 1 in 1000 people and include:

dehydration

inflamed gallbladder

faster pulse

feeling generally unwell

allergic reaction

reduced kidney functioning

acute kidney failure

The patient information leaflet has more information on the side effects of taking Saxenda.

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