Most of us are afraid to die from obesity-related diseases. But people who have had experience in taking weight loss pills sometimes are ignorant of the ill effects these pills can cause to the body? Despite the effectiveness of some of these pills, they can cause negative effects to our nervous system, and to other functions of our body. Weight loss pills are usually prescribed to those who are suffering from morbid obesity where weight loss is considered to be life-saving. But for others, the pills are used for fast weight loss. This article might be able to help in making you at least think twice before taking weight loss pills.

The mechanisms by which weight loss pills exert their effects to the body are varied. They include appetite suppression, increased metabolism, and interference in the body’s absorption of specific food nutrients. These effects may not happen all at the same time.

So what are the types of weight loss pills? We have enumerated 5 kinds of weigh loss pills and their effects to the body:

1. Anorectics – These pills are also known as appetite suppressants. However most drugs in this class are also stimulants which can be prone to drug abuse.

2. Amphetamine – This synthetic drug is also an appetite suppressant.

3. Fen-phen – As the name suggests, this pill is actually composed of two drugs namely Fenfluramine and Phentermine. Fenfluramine was withdrawn to the market after cases of pulmonary hypertension and heart valve disease from its users have been reported.

4. Ephedra – This is found in most weight control products and is currently banned after receiving reports of injuries have surfaced after using the drug.

5. Cocaine – also known as crystalline tropane alkaloid, this drug is obtained from the coca plant’s leaves. This drug stimulates the central nervous system and also acts as an appetite suppressant.

Generally, the side effects of taking these weight loss pills are bad. As previously mentioned, these drugs can cause pulmonary hypertension, heart valve disease and physical disorders and illnesses. These drugs can also affect the nervous system and may cause addiction which is why most of these weight loss pills are currently banned from the market. Instead of taking weight loss pills, try to a sensible diet and try to incorporate an exercise regimen to your schedule. After all, what good is a perfect body if you’re dead.