Weight Loss Advice

In order to ensure that you shed those extra pounds safely and effectively, it is important to seek Weight loss advice about reputable weight loss treatments. Firstmed gives basic weight loss advice on frequently encountered issues. If you are thinking about trying to lose weight with or without Acomplia here are some of the questions you will need to answer.

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• How do I know if I am overweight or obese?
• What can I do to lose the weight?
• What should I consider before taking Medication to lose weight?

Also for information on weight loss treatments please see the Acomplia Information page

How do I know if I am overweight or obese?

The universally accepted method for determining obesity is calculating a persons' Body Mass Index (BMI). Your BMI is equal to your weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2). Although the BMI ranges shown in the table are not exact ranges of healthy and unhealthy weight, they are useful guidelines. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 indicates a person is overweight, and a person with a BMI of greater than 30 is considered obese, and in need of assistance.

Click Here to check your Body Mass Index (BMI). Acomplia is only licensed for weight control in patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30 or Patients with a BMI above 27 with associated risk factor(s), such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia.

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What can I do to lose the weight?

The method of treatment depends on your level of obesity, overall health condition, and motivation to lose weight. Weight loss treatment may include a combination of diet, exercise, behaviour modification, and sometimes prescription medication. In some cases of severe obesity, gastrointestinal surgery may be recommended.

Prescription Medication

There are three prescription drugs Xenical, Reductil and Acomplia which are approved in the UK for losing weight. Acomplia is the newest of these. If you wish to investigate this option, please fill in a free medical consultation with one of our doctors. Registration is free and there is no obligation to purchase.

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What should I consider before taking Medication to lose weight?

Using prescription drugs to treat obesity should be used as an option for the following individuals:

• People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above with no obesity-related conditions.
• A person with a BMI of 27 and above with obesity related conditions

Our Weight loss advice is that when considering the use of long-term weight-loss medication treatment for obesity, the following possible concerns and risks should be considered:

Addiction. Currently, all prescription medications to treat obesity except Xenical are prescription treatments This means that doctors are required to follow certain restrictions when prescribing them since they could be addictive.

Developed tolerance. Most people's weight tends to level off after 6 months while taking a weight - loss medication. This leads to a concern that the person has developed a tolerance for the medication. However, it is unclear whether this leveling off is indeed due to a developed tolerance or if the medication has reached its limit in effectiveness.

Side effects. Most side effects of weight loss medications are mild (although some can be unpleasant) and usually improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Rarely, serious and even fatal outcomes have been reported.

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