When so many people are looking for a quick fix solution to their weight problem it is easy to get attracted by the allure of weight loss pills. The concept is very attractive; pop a few pills and watch the fat fall away. Unfortunately though, weight loss pills are not for everyone.

First of all there are two different types of weight loss pills. One is medicinal and strictly regulated by the FDA (and similar drug agencies around the world), they have to undergo rigorous trials and test before they are approved due to the active nature of the ingredients which try to affect the hormonal balance in your body. The other type of pills are advertised as herbal weight loss pills and are not regulated because they contain no active ingredients that could cause potential harm. While it's much easier to get hold of herbal weight loss pills the problem is that there is no clear cut evidence that they work – infact, because they are herbal, the same ingredients in your weight loss pills could also be used in a herbal acne pill!

It is a well known fact that your hunger is controlled and regulated by various hormones within your body. The idea behind medical weight loss pills is to control these hormones like serotonin which affects your appetite. However, because there are a large number of side effects associated with these weight loss pills they can only be prescribed by a doctor and usually only if the benefits outweigh the side effects. Someone who is overweight would not be prescribed weight loss pills like Meridia or Xenical because the side effects of high blood pressure, risk of heart disease, interference with other medication and inability to control bowel movements outweigh the benefits of losing a few pounds.

If you start taking weight loss pills it shouldn't be seen as the easy solution to your weight problem, you need to put yourself on to a healthy weight loss diet plan and take regular exercise to reduce your body fat. Only by taking a multi-faceted approach like this will you see fast results.