According to the American Obesity Association, approximately 127 million adults are overweight, and obesity is the “second leading cause of unnecessary deaths” (American Obesity Association Website). Weight has snowballed into something much bigger than an issue that affects our confidence and beauty. Weight has now become an issue of health. Obesity is an American epidemic. We are fat and there are not enough hours in the day for us to do anything about it. Or, at least that is what we tell ourselves, and what the producers of prescription weight loss drugs tell us.

And Why Not?

The gym is, after all, crowded, and there aren’t sidewalks in your subdivision. Even if there were, when do you have time to exercise amid the in and out routine of work, kids, laundry, and dishes?

You could diet. But foods that are better for you seem to automatically be harder on your budget. Fresh fruits and vegetables are simply more costly than processed, sodium laden bakes, frozen dinners, and fast food.

So what’s wrong with wanting to just take a pill over a period of time and melt away all of the fat?

Just the Facts

There isn’t anything wrong with wanting to take medicines to help you lose weight. Still, you will want to know all that you can about prescription weight loss drugs before you place foreign chemicals in your body.

This guide will help you ask the important questions when considering taking drugs. At what point do you need to consider taking weight loss drugs? What is the science and safety concerning these drugs? It is important to investigate side effects and drug interactions. You will need to be informed of previous court cases involving weight loss drugs. Your options must be clear to you: should you take over the counter products or seek a doctor’s prescription?

All of these questions and more will be considered in the following nine articles.