Despite the fact that there are several medications and formulas to lose weight, it is always recommended to consult with your doctor or nutritionist to find out if they are good and if they are suitable for your body, since it should be clarified that they can have negative effects on your health or some problems/illnesses you have.

In addition, it is important to say that just taking pills will not miraculously lose weight, because you must complement them with exercise, diet, other good habits of daily routines and persistence.

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Orlistat

This medicine works by reducing the absorption of fat in the intestine by 30%, as it prevents gastrointestinal enzymes, which allows the reduction of calories and effective weight loss. Obese or overweight people can take it, but it is necessary to consult with the doctor.

In some cases, people may have side effects when taking this pill, such as headaches, fatigue, flatulence, pain in the rectum or abdomen, spots in the rectum, among others.

Liraglutide

This, despite not being a pill, is injectable and helps to calm hunger and in this way the appetite decreases. It can be applied to people who are overweight and who have diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and to 12-year-olds who are obese. As in all cases, it is recommended to consult a nutritionist.

With this medication, people may experience constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastritis, discomfort, pain and heartburn, gas, weakness, dizziness, tiredness, among others.

lorcaserin

Lorcaserin is ideal for combating anxiety, it decreases appetite and calms anxiety, so you can lose weight faster. In some cases it can cause allergies, mood swings, increased prolactin, erections of more than four hours in the case of men, suicidal thoughts, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, decreased glucose and arrhythmia.