Risks Associated With Prescription Diet Pills & Various Acne Treatment Products
Saturday, November 8, 2008

Risks Associated With Prescription Diet Pills


Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that works by stimulating the hypothalamus gland, the area of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system such as sleep cycles and temperature. The medicine affects certain neurotransmitters that will lessen appetite and make the user feel fuller faster. It also increases heart rate and blood pressure, essentially increasing the user's metabolism.



Individuals who are considering weight loss drugs such as phentermine should remember that all medications have potential harmful side effects. Weight loss pills are not an instant solution for weight loss. The following important facts should be considered: Firstly, many diet pills are addictive. Secondly, there have been several deaths associated with weight loss medication. Thirdly, weight loss pills do not work for everyone.



Phentermine is closely related to amphetamines. Users of phentermine are very susceptible to developing physical and psychological addictions. Quitting the drug cold turkey after an extended period of use can cause symptoms of withdrawal, such as severe irritability, changes in personality, excessive tiredness or weakness, depression, intense nightmares, skin disease, shaking, excited activity, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and skin disease. See a doctor before a change in medicinal intake.



Phentermine by itself has not caused any deaths; it is in combination with other medications that this has occurred. Fen-phen related deaths have occurred because of heart valve disease or primary pulmonary hypertension. Primary pulmonary hypertension happens 1 in 500,000 in the general population, but among users of fen-phen it occurred 1 in 20,000 persons. In Preble County, Ohio, one woman's family sued the makers of fen-phen for her death in 1997. Her death was caused by heart related conditions she developed since the beginning of her treatment with fen-phen.



Weigh up the benefits with the potential risks and consider other weight loss options. If you decide on pursue the diet drug option, follow the instructions of a trained physician.


Various Acne Treatment Products


Acne is a prevalent skin problem which can affect teenagers and adults as well and it is a skin problem which while in mild conditions can disappear in few days time, in case it reaches an advanced stage, acne treatment products are required for its removal. Since acne is a very common problem that affects the skin, there are innumerable acne treatment products available in the market and they can ensure rapid sales as acne more often leave behind inflammations and marks on the skin which appear like blemishes and therefore people are more than enthusiastic in having them removed form the skin. There are various reasons behind acne formation. The most common cause is that the excess sebum secretion from the sebaceous gland is unable to make its way out and its accumulation under the skin facilitates acne formation. However researches have also brought to the forefront the view that even hormonal imbalances and stress factors can be equally responsible for causing acne on the skin. In case of referring to acne products it must be borne in mind that while there are several products available in the market for treating acnes, not all are actually useful and therefore one must be careful and conduct a thorough research before investing on them.


Oral antibiotics are considered to be the most effective in treating acne and there are innumerable antibiotic supplements available in the market which serves as acne treatment products. A significant one among them is tetracycline and its related variants minocycline and doxycycline are equally useful in the purpose of functioning as acne treatment products. Amoxicillin, sulfa drugs and cefadroxil are some other antibiotics which are extremely helpful in aiding acne treatment. In case of mild acne formations on the skin, ingredients like sulfacetamide, azelaic acid, clindamycin and erythromycin are very helpful. Retinoid are important products for acne treatments as they aid in treating acnes by preventing blockage of the pores of the skin. Isoretonin is also a beneficial ingredient as well. Cortisone injections are one of the quickest means of getting rid of large and reddish acne formations on the skin. Different forms of chemical peeling like derma peeling or chemexfolliation are considered as suitable for acne treatment and also aid in ensuring healthy skin. Laser resurfacing today is considered to be a viable option for acne treatment and while it is quite an expensive endeavor the results are definitely effective.

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