In the U.S. alone, the percentage of women who are either overweight or have severe obesity is 27.5% and 11.5%, respectively, according to 2017–2018 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
With the growing number of overweight and obese women in the country, women are now beginning to realize the importance of using the best appetite suppressant for women’s weight loss together with diet and exercise to help them shed some extra pounds of flesh faster, stay more fit, and live longer.
Top 4 Weight Loss Medications for Women
Here are the top four weight loss medications for women to help them decrease hunger and stop food cravings:
Wegovy
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription medication used to treat obesity and help with weight loss in adults. According to studies, Wegovy can be an effective appetite suppressant for women’s weight loss. In a clinical trial, women who took Wegovy along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity lost an average of 16% of their body weight over 68 weeks, compared to 5% for those who only followed the diet and exercise program. However, it’s important to note that Wegovy is not a magic weight loss injection and can only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. It can have side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and it may not be safe for those with a history of pancreatitis or thyroid cancer.
Phentermine
Phentermine is a medication for curbing your appetite. It’s an amphetamine, a potent stimulant of the central nervous system that is used to treat obesity and other health conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It needs a special type of prescription because it’s a controlled substance and not meant to be taken by anyone, so as to reduce the risks of addiction and abuse mostly associated with stimulants and appetite suppressants. It’s approved for short-term use only.
Phendimetrazine
Phendimetrazine is another appetite suppressant. It can be used as part of a short-term plan to reduce weight, especially when combined with a low-calorie diet. It works by decreasing your appetite and boosting the amount of energy used by your body. It’s available with a doctor’s prescription and comes in various dosage forms, namely capsule, extended-release capsule, and tablet. However, phendimetrazine shouldn’t be confused with phentermine. Although they’re very similar medications, phendimetrazine has a shorter duration than phentermine and can be taken up to three times daily if necessary, whereas phentermine can’t.
Diethylpropion
Diethylpropion, also known as amfepramone, is an amphetamine, an appetite suppressant that also affects the central nervous system just like phentermine. It’s an oral medication for the treatment of obesity and weight loss, in addition to dietary and lifestyle changes. It’s typically used for a few weeks along with a diet that’s low in calories to achieve weight loss. As a stimulant drug, it belongs to the same classes as amphetamine, cathinone, and phenethylamine.
Without mincing words, Wegovy remains the best appetite suppressant for women’s weight loss, but it should only be used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
How BeLite Can Help
Established in 1995, BeLite Medical Center uses appetite suppressant medications together with exercise and a healthy diet to help patients improve their health by losing weight.
BeLite is a Virginia weight loss center with expertise and excellent reputation in helping patients from Virginia and other areas such as Richmond, Warrenton and Winchester as well as Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and West Virginia lose weight fast.
Schedule an appointment with BeLite’s specialized medical practitioners to begin a healthy weight loss program now. We accept patients with health issues in addition to patients who are healthy and overweight. Online scheduling is available 24/7 at www.belite.com. For more information or enquiries, visit BeLite Medical Center at 3923 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 61A, Fairfax, VA 22030, call (703) 359-9200, or email belitemed@gmail.com.
BeLite can help patients translate emerging obesity-medicine evidence into an individualized plan that considers efficacy, tolerability, nutrition, muscle preservation, long-term maintenance, and access.BeLite Medical Center has provided physician-supervised medical weight management in Fairfax, Virginia since 1995. Our clinic offers in-person medical supervision — with the ability to adjust medications and monitor your progress in real time — that fully virtual services cannot match.Booking appointments is simple with our online scheduling portal, available 24/7. You can also call or text us at (703) 359-9200, or email belitemed@gmail.com. We offer free consultations for new patients — if you choose not to enroll, there is no charge. We serve patients across Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., the DMV area, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Patients do not sign treatment contracts and can stop coming at any time
Medical Disclaimer
This blog post is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not intended to substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. Readers should not use this information to diagnose or treat a medical or health condition without consulting an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Any reliance on the information in this blog is at the readers own risk. Individual weight loss results vary based on personal health status and adherence to medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is created by accessing or reading this content.
Reviewed by Richard Rothman, MD, PhD — Medical Director, BeLite Medical Center.
About Richard B Rothman MD, PhD, Medical Director, BeLite Medical Center
Dr. Rothman is the Medical Director of BeLite Medical Center, which has been helping patients lose weight in the Northern Virginia area since 1996. Board certified in Psychiatry, Dr. Rothman earned his M.D. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Virginia in 1982.
