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Those of us who had to struggle with losing weight knows how difficult dieting can be, and it's not uncommon for people to turn to weight loss pills to give them an added boost when trying to shed unwanted pounds. It's hard, though, to know which pills, drugs, and supplements will really work for you. Everyone is different, and your body chemistry and underlying medical issues will always influence the way these drugs work on your body.

Instead of just going into a pharmacy and purchasing anything you see on the shelves, a much safer way to go is to speak to your doctor about your weight loss plan. He may help you select a safe OTC weight loss product, or he may prescribe the best weight loss pill that will work for you.

In the last several years, a dizzying array of new prescription weight loss products have hit the market, from new appetite suppressants based on brain chemicals which block the body's ability to absorb fats and other specific nutrients. For instance, if your body is blocking fat absorption, it is probably also blocking the absorption of a variety of different vitamins and minerals that are critical to the proper functioning of your body. If you use prescription weight loss pills in ways your doctor did not advise -- overdosing, you may become sick because you aren't getting proper nutrition, and this can even cause you to put on more weight.

Weight loss supplements can be effective in conjunction with regular exercise and a healthy diet. It's just a matter of finding what works for your particular needs. Talk to your physician about conventional and alternative options for losing weight.