Diet pills?

Question

Does anyone know of a diet pill that REALLY works? The kind where you don't have to exercise or diet, just take and lose weight. My Mom developed a back problem and can't exercise very well and needs to lose 30 pounds. If you have anything to say about how lazy diet pills are, please don't write a response. My Mom has her mind set on pills. Please, which diet pill really works for losing about 30 pounds? Thanks!

Answer 1

I would have your mother talk to her Doctor to see what he/she recommends. There are pills out there that can cause pretty bad side effects.

Answer 2

YES there are more than one magic pill make you lose weight without diet hassling
1- Magic Herb Mega Thin Formula which uses Metabromine as replacement for the most effective Ma Huang- herbal ephedrine which was officially banned in North America
2-The big talk of the media now is an African cactus called Hoodia. There are tens of products said to contain Hoodia, I do suggest you take a look at this site first
http://www.researchhoodia.info/
The best said to be Hoodia Gordonii Plus- read more at
http://www.hoodiagordoniiplus.com/
Good luck

Answer 3

I have yet to find a diet pill that doesn't include the fine print "TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DIET AND EXERCISE" and trust me I've read EVERY label at Wal-Mart one day. She could get diet pills and even lift some light weights sitting in a chair that will help raise heart rate and even getting up and doing some indoor walking will do wonders. Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds are great DVDs, I have knee problems and there aren't a lot of workouts I can do.

Answer 4

I tried 100% Hoodia and......
Hoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects.
Check with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.

For all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:

Asker's Rating: *****
very good comment I lost 2 lbs in a week
I think I can almost get in my leather dress, I can hit the town in no time


**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF ---

#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!

#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!

#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.

#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!

Hoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa.
Hoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times.

You can read a good article about how it works at:

http://www.hoodia-diets.info
http://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-pills.htm
http://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm
http://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonni-faq.htm
http://www.hoodia-diets.info/desert-burn-hoodia-testimonials.htm
http://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-HowItWorks.htm
http://www.la-orange-county-lawyers-attorney-directory.com/los_angeles_orange-county-legal-services.htm

Answer 5

I have one but it is prescribed by my doctor. I have not exercised at all because no time. The pill is called BONTRIL or rather that is the name on the prescription bottle. It is a slow release capsule and it works great. I have lost about 40 pounds already.
She has to go to the doctor to get it though.

Answer 6

MERIDIA is a prescription drug for losing weight.
http://www.meridia-diet-drug.com/


some anti-depressant cause weight loss; others cause weight gain.

Xenical is another prescription drug for weight loss.

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/46/2731_1668
compares various diet pill alternatives. It sometimes gets preachy about exercise, but it does give you some basic info for comparison.


Since your Mom has a back problem, she may be taking some strong pain or other meds. her Doctor needs to see what diet pills would be safe with her other meds.


Non-prescription diet pills? Either they don't work or they do dangerous things to blood pressure and sodium/potassium balance. very dangerous things.

Answer 7

Contained below is a brief description of the top 5 diet pills, and a short synopsis of their benefits and contradictions.

Acomplia
How It Works: Currently under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Acomplia turns off certain pleasure sensors in the brain, reducing your urge to overeat.
The Caveats: "Acomplia shows some promise for weight loss, but more studies need to be done," says Gidus. And be aware that the drug may cause side effects ranging from dizziness to diarrhea.

Meridia
How It Works: One of only two prescription medications approved by the FDA for long-term weight loss, Meridia suppresses appetite by altering feel-good brain chemicals including serotonin and norepinephrine.
The Caveats: Meridia can cause blood pressure to spike, so if you have hypertension or are at high risk for heart disease, steer clear.

Xenical
How It Works: Unlike most other diet medications, Xenical works in the gut, inhibiting the absorption of fat. In fact, the drug blocks 30 percent of the fat and calories that a person takes in. (Xenical is the second FDA-approved diet drug.)
The Caveats: "It's expensive, it's not covered by many insurance plans and it can cause embarrassing side effects like gas and diarrhea," says Gidus. And, if you’re on a very low fat diet, the drug may prevent the absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E.

Zantrex-3
How It Works: With metabolism-boosting ingredients like caffeine, guarana, green tea leaf, yerba mate and ginseng, Zantrex-3's claim to fame is that it's ephedra-free.
The Caveats: Zantrex-3 may cause rapid heart rate, jitters and serious insomnia. What's more, Zantrex-3 does not have scientific backing and according to Gidus, claims about melting fat and cellulite are completely unfounded.

Hoodia
How It Works: After frequent appearances on 'Desperate Housewives,' interest in Hoodia has skyrocketed. The substance originates from a cactus-like plant in South Africa and Namibia and has been long praised for its ability to help tribes make long treks through the desert with little food.
The Caveats: There are no peer-reviewed human studies on the supplement, so side effects and long-term effects are unknown," says Gidus. "It sounds too good to be true" -- and it probably is.

-- Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.

Answer 8

diet pills are supposed to suppress your appetite and give you more energy but they don't really work without a reduction in calories and some exercise. Also consider whether you mom can handle stimulants - they make some people nervous and could affect sleep

Answer 9

I don't think that a miracle diet pill really exists - if you find one, let us all in on it. It's tried a prescription diet pill that just made me constipated. The best thing to lose weight with out exercise is the Nutrisystem diet. Seriously, it's like the pounds just all off. I sound like the commercial, but it's true.

Answer 10

try phentermine or xerisan if she really wants pills. my mom wanted to lose 50 pounds and she did it with medical weight loss clinic... she never had to work out once the whole time. i think it was a little expensive though... but it worked!

Answer 11

Suck that in. Consciously hold in and contract your ab muscles while you’re walking, sitting at your desk or making the dinner. This will help to strengthen your abdominals and your core, and bring you one step closer to some sort of flatter stomach.