{"id":62561,"date":"2024-01-12T10:41:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=62561"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:02:57","slug":"best-appetite-suppressant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-appetite-suppressant\/","title":{"rendered":"Best appetite suppressants: Types, side effects & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

To maintain a healthy weight, it\u2019s important to eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. But, some people have challenges with eating and need help with appetite management. This is especially true among people faced with <\/span>obesity<\/span><\/a>, a condition that can cause significant health issues, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Appetite suppressants<\/a> are medications or natural supplements that decrease appetite. They are generally <\/span>prescribed for people who are obese<\/span><\/a> or who have a body mass index (BMI) over 30.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best appetite suppressant supplement varies from one person to another and should be determined after a consultation with your healthcare provider. It could be a natural suppressant, a prescription suppressant, or an over-the-counter (OTC) appetite suppressant or weight loss pill.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Comparison chart: Natural vs. OTC vs. prescription appetite suppressants<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

<\/td>\nExamples<\/b><\/td>\nBenefits<\/b><\/td>\nDrawbacks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natural weight loss supplements<\/b><\/td>\n\n\n
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  • Usually few negative side effects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Less well researched than weight loss medications; not FDA-regulated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OTC appetite suppressants<\/b><\/td>\n\n\n
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  • Available over the counter, without a prescription<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Fewer options; Alli is the only FDA-approved OTC weight loss pill.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Less likely to be monitored for unwanted side effects and effectiveness; experts recommend staying in touch with your physician even if you choose this OTC weight loss pill.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prescription appetite suppressants<\/b><\/td>\n\n\n
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  • FDA-approved and backed by research in terms of effectiveness and safety<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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