How to Compare Results of Over the Counter Diet Pills

Losing weight is a difficult battle requiring many hours of hard work and dieting. Diet pills can provide a boost to your battle. Some types of weight loss pills may be prescribed by your health care professional. There are also many varieties of over the counter brands available for purchase. Some brands may make promises they can not keep and the many varieties may seem overwhelming. Comparing different pills will give you a better idea of the one that is most effective for you.

Instructions

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  Decide which type of diet pill you want to use. The three main categories of diet pills are appetite suppressants, diuretics and fat burners. Appetite suppressants target neurotransmitters within the hypothalamus of the brain to reduce feelings of hunger. Diuretics reduce weight by eliminating excess water. Fat burners contain stimulants such as ephedrine or caffeine to boost your metabolism and burn excess fat. There are other branches of these main categories such as carbohydrate blockers and herb pills that are available.

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  Read reviews on the Internet about the experiences of other individuals. While each pill may work differently for other individuals, it is helpful to know how the pills have affected other people.

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  Read over the labels of several brands to see how much of each ingredient that brand contains. Read side effects. Heart racing, dizziness and loss of appetite are all common side effects of fat burner pills. Frequent urination, dry mouth and dehydration are common side effects of diuretic pills. Loss of appetite, malnutrition and nausea are common side effects of appetite suppressants.

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  Weigh yourself before you begin taking the pills. This helps you to know your starting point to determine the effectiveness of the pills.

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  Take the pills according to the directions. You must follow the directions carefully to achieve maximum effectiveness.

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  Record your weight at the end of each week. Take note of any untoward side effects that you experience.