According to the CDC, around 50% of persons in the US make an effort to reduce their weight annually. Diet and exercise may represent the most important factors at times. Occasionally, doctors prescribe medication. And of all the weight reduction pills available, one popular one is in a class of drugs called anorectics, which help suppress the appetite and aid in weight loss. One of the main side effects of this medicine, which may have helped millions of Americans lose weight, is constipation.
While not everyone has this side effect when using this weight reduction medication, it is possible. Does it trigger constipation in some manner? Is there a way you can do it? When is the best time to see a doctor? When it comes to this topic, you can trust the knowledge of Dr. Pratima Dibba, a board-certified gastroenterologist at the Medical Offices of Manhattan. Read the article.