{"id":605414916402,"title":"Acxion Review: Does the Mexican Drug Cause Weight Loss?","created_at":"2023-05-15T23:52:40-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Acxion Review: Does the Mexican Drug Cause Weight Loss?\",\n \"keywords\": \"acxion, acxion review, acxion reviews, acxion side effects, acxion pills, acxion weight loss pills\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team analyzes medical studies on Acxion to give our take on whether the drug is likely to be effective for weight loss, or if it's a waste of money. We feature real, unsponsored user reviews of the medication including before-and-after images.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/acxion-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. 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We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003ecxion is the branded version of phentermine, and is sold as a prescription drug in Mexican and Spanish markets. The pills are used for weight loss, and the drug has a stimulant effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut is Acxion proven to cause weight loss in medical studies or is it a waste of money? Does the drug have the potential to cause serious side effects? How do real users rate and describe the effects of Acxion? And is the drug available over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze medical studies on Acxion to determine if the drug is likely to be effective for weight loss, and if it causes side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll feature real, unsponsored Acxion user reviews and explain if the drug is available OTC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Acxion Cause Weight Loss?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcxion is sold at three doses, but the most common are 15 milligrams (mg) daily and 30 mg daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs we documented in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/phentermine-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ephentermine weight loss reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e article, this drug has been clinically tested to determine its effects on weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2687747\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYonsei Medical Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcxion caused over 90% of patients to lose 5% or more body weight over the course of 14 weeks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s notable that the dose used in this trial was 37.5 mg, slightly higher than the maximum Acxion dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2013 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23482732\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcxsion caused a 9.3% body weight loss from baseline over the course of two years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The dose used in this trial was only 7.5 mg daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30900410\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObesity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal found that weight loss outcomes in patients taking Acxion were superior in those taking the drug for longer than 3 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBased on the available research, we consider Acxion likely to be effective for weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut does the drug cause dangerous side effects? We’ll review in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Acxion Dangerous?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiven that Acxion is a stimulant drug, it does have the potential to cause side effects in some patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK547916\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiverTox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edescribed the following side effects as “common:” nervousness, excitability, insomnia, headache, dry mouth, sweating, tachycardia, palpitations, nausea, constipation, and thirst.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe same review also described rare and severe side effects such as heart palpitations and high blood pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527891\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObesity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal had an interesting and nuanced take on Acxion: that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe metabolic benefits from weight loss in obese patients tend to outweigh the negative side effects of the drug such as increased blood pressure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEssentially, normalizing weight can have favorable effects on blood pressure while Acxion may have negative effects on blood pressure, but the weight reduction effect tends to be more potent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBased on the available research, we consider Acxion somewhat likely to cause side effects, and we would recommend that patients speak with their doctor about the risk of side effects prior to using this drug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal, Unsponsored Acxion User Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named Claudia Rivera shared her results after using Acxion for 30 days including before-and-after images (remember that phentermine and Acxion contain the same active drug ingredient so they are functionally the same – Acxion is just the brand-name version):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VgE4yLvMIxE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named Tiaa Belle shared her experience taking Acxion including pros and cons and how to take the medication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8bqUds-IOs0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Acxion Available OTC?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcxion does not appear to be available for prescription in the US, because we can’t find any drug label for the medication published by the FDA, or any other notice that it’s FDA approved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA drug called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/qsymia-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQsymia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e contains the same active ingredient as Acxion (phentermine) along with another active ingredient (topiramate), so patients in the US interested in Acxion may wish to speak to their doctor about this drug instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcxion appears to be legal for prescription in Mexico but we cannot verify this from an official Mexican government website, only third-parties online, so patients in Mexico should speak with their doctor to confirm this drug’s legal status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe cannot find any information suggesting that Acxion is available OTC either in the US or Mexico, so we urge patients to proceed with extreme caution and speak with a doctor before purchasing this drug from an online pharmacy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePurchasing a drug that’s in a legal grey area from an unlicensed online pharmacy may dramatically increase the risk of fake or counterfeit product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre Diet Pills Dangerous?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “MissGreenEyes” shares her horrible experience taking diet pills and warns other people to avoid them:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zFD9P-TtdtY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Food Supplements Cause Weight Loss?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Fiber_Powder_Image_Optimized_c891713a-daf9-41c1-b6b7-0085eebd2ef2.png?v=1664683615\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are several food-based weight loss supplements with significant research backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eietary fiber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with weight loss in clinical trials, especially when combined with caloric restriction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31174214\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elandmark medical study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found that moderate caloric restriction (750 calories per day below baseline) combined with dietary fiber intake (a minimum of 20 grams per day) caused an average weight loss of 16.03 pounds over 6 months. That’s a pace of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e32 pounds per year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of weight loss in overweight individuals simply by adding fiber to a moderately-restricted-calorie diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fiber supplement we recommend is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2011129\u0026amp;u=3153363\u0026amp;m=124607\u0026amp;urllink=www%2Esupergut%2Ecom%2Fresistant%2Dstarch%2Dfiber%2Dmix%2F%3Fsku%3D300101%2D1\u0026amp;afftrack=\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperGut Fiber Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which costs $59. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains a clean and effective formulation: a blend of three different types of unflavored dietary fiber and zero additive ingredients. It can be mixed into liquids or foods. 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Interested consumers can check out Bulletproof MCT Oil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/4eNQ4M\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to the product page on the official brand's website.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis supplement only costs $15.50 for over a month's worth of product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros and Cons of Acxion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere are the pros and cons of Acxion in our opinion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eActive drug ingredient clinically shown to be effective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShould cause weight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReal users have shared impressive weight loss results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCons:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExists in legal grey area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan’t confirm legality in US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan’t confirm legality in Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMay cause severe side effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStimulant drug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome unlicensed pharmacies appear to be selling it online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe active ingredient in Acxion is well-studied, and seems to be effective for weight loss based on clinical trials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis medication is a stimulant that can reduce appetite and food cravings, thereby reducing calories consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne clinical trial found that even a low dose of Acxion caused nearly 10% body weight loss in two years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike most stimulant drugs, Acxion does have the risk of side effects, including nervousness and headache as more minor side effects and heart palpitations and high blood pressure as more severe side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe strongly recommend against purchasing this drug from an online pharmacy because we cannot find clear evidence of its legality for OTC purchasing. Patients interested in this medication should speak about its availability with their doctor, or speak about FDA-approved alternatives like Qsymia (or natural, food-based supplements).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe hope that in the future, the Mexican government publishes clearer guidance about whether this drug is legal for prescription and for OTC use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-05-15T23:54:00-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-17T00:11:13-04:00","summary_html":"We analyze medical studies on Acxion to give our take on whether the drug is likely to be effective for weight loss, or if it's a waste of money. We feature real, unsponsored user reviews of the medication including before-and-after images.","template_suffix":"","handle":"acxion-review","tags":"_related:weight-loss"}

Acxion Review: Does the Mexican Drug Cause Weight Loss?

Acxion Review: Does the Mexican Drug Cause Weight Loss?


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Disclaimer: None of the information in this article constitutes medical advice, and is just the opinion of the writer(s). We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to weight loss.

Acxion is the branded version of phentermine, and is sold as a prescription drug in Mexican and Spanish markets. The pills are used for weight loss, and the drug has a stimulant effect.

But is Acxion proven to cause weight loss in medical studies or is it a waste of money? Does the drug have the potential to cause serious side effects? How do real users rate and describe the effects of Acxion? And is the drug available over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze medical studies on Acxion to determine if the drug is likely to be effective for weight loss, and if it causes side effects.

We’ll feature real, unsponsored Acxion user reviews and explain if the drug is available OTC.

Does Acxion Cause Weight Loss?

Acxion is sold at three doses, but the most common are 15 milligrams (mg) daily and 30 mg daily.

As we documented in our phentermine weight loss reviews article, this drug has been clinically tested to determine its effects on weight loss.

A clinical trial published in the Yonsei Medical Journal found that Acxion caused over 90% of patients to lose 5% or more body weight over the course of 14 weeks.

It’s notable that the dose used in this trial was 37.5 mg, slightly higher than the maximum Acxion dose.

A 2013 medical review found that Acxsion caused a 9.3% body weight loss from baseline over the course of two years. The dose used in this trial was only 7.5 mg daily.

A medical review published in the Obesity journal found that weight loss outcomes in patients taking Acxion were superior in those taking the drug for longer than 3 months.

Based on the available research, we consider Acxion likely to be effective for weight loss.

But does the drug cause dangerous side effects? We’ll review in the next section.

Is Acxion Dangerous?

Given that Acxion is a stimulant drug, it does have the potential to cause side effects in some patients.

A medical review published in the LiverTox journal described the following side effects as “common:” nervousness, excitability, insomnia, headache, dry mouth, sweating, tachycardia, palpitations, nausea, constipation, and thirst.

The same review also described rare and severe side effects such as heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

A medical review published in the Obesity journal had an interesting and nuanced take on Acxion: that the metabolic benefits from weight loss in obese patients tend to outweigh the negative side effects of the drug such as increased blood pressure.

Essentially, normalizing weight can have favorable effects on blood pressure while Acxion may have negative effects on blood pressure, but the weight reduction effect tends to be more potent.

Based on the available research, we consider Acxion somewhat likely to cause side effects, and we would recommend that patients speak with their doctor about the risk of side effects prior to using this drug.

Real, Unsponsored Acxion User Reviews

A YouTube creator named Claudia Rivera shared her results after using Acxion for 30 days including before-and-after images (remember that phentermine and Acxion contain the same active drug ingredient so they are functionally the same – Acxion is just the brand-name version):

A YouTube creator named Tiaa Belle shared her experience taking Acxion including pros and cons and how to take the medication:

Is Acxion Available OTC?

Acxion does not appear to be available for prescription in the US, because we can’t find any drug label for the medication published by the FDA, or any other notice that it’s FDA approved.

A drug called Qsymia contains the same active ingredient as Acxion (phentermine) along with another active ingredient (topiramate), so patients in the US interested in Acxion may wish to speak to their doctor about this drug instead.

Acxion appears to be legal for prescription in Mexico but we cannot verify this from an official Mexican government website, only third-parties online, so patients in Mexico should speak with their doctor to confirm this drug’s legal status.

We cannot find any information suggesting that Acxion is available OTC either in the US or Mexico, so we urge patients to proceed with extreme caution and speak with a doctor before purchasing this drug from an online pharmacy.

Purchasing a drug that’s in a legal grey area from an unlicensed online pharmacy may dramatically increase the risk of fake or counterfeit product.

Are Diet Pills Dangerous?

A YouTube creator named “MissGreenEyes” shares her horrible experience taking diet pills and warns other people to avoid them:

Can Food Supplements Cause Weight Loss?

There are several food-based weight loss supplements with significant research backing.

Dietary fiber is associated with weight loss in clinical trials, especially when combined with caloric restriction.

landmark medical study found that moderate caloric restriction (750 calories per day below baseline) combined with dietary fiber intake (a minimum of 20 grams per day) caused an average weight loss of 16.03 pounds over 6 months. That’s a pace of 32 pounds per year of weight loss in overweight individuals simply by adding fiber to a moderately-restricted-calorie diet.

The fiber supplement we recommend is SuperGut Fiber Mix, which costs $59. 

It contains a clean and effective formulation: a blend of three different types of unflavored dietary fiber and zero additive ingredients. It can be mixed into liquids or foods. Interested consumers can check out SuperGut fiber at this link to the product page on the brand's official website.

MCT oil is derived from coconuts, quickly absorbed by the body and increases metabolic rate, which causes fat loss. A meta-study on MCT oil documented weight loss of 1.12 pounds over 10 weeks. This equates to a potential annualized weight loss of 5.84 pounds with MCT oil supplementation.

We recommend Bulletproof MCT Oil as our top MCT oil product, because it has a clean and effective formulation. The only ingredient is MCT oil derived from coconuts, and the product has no questionable additives. Interested consumers can check out Bulletproof MCT Oil at this link to the product page on the official brand's website. This supplement only costs $15.50 for over a month's worth of product.

Pros and Cons of Acxion

Here are the pros and cons of Acxion in our opinion:

Pros:

  • Active drug ingredient clinically shown to be effective
  • Should cause weight loss
  • Real users have shared impressive weight loss results

Cons:

  • Exists in legal grey area
  • Can’t confirm legality in US
  • Can’t confirm legality in Mexico
  • May cause severe side effects
  • Stimulant drug
  • Some unlicensed pharmacies appear to be selling it online
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Conclusion

The active ingredient in Acxion is well-studied, and seems to be effective for weight loss based on clinical trials.

This medication is a stimulant that can reduce appetite and food cravings, thereby reducing calories consumed.

One clinical trial found that even a low dose of Acxion caused nearly 10% body weight loss in two years.

Like most stimulant drugs, Acxion does have the risk of side effects, including nervousness and headache as more minor side effects and heart palpitations and high blood pressure as more severe side effects.

We strongly recommend against purchasing this drug from an online pharmacy because we cannot find clear evidence of its legality for OTC purchasing. Patients interested in this medication should speak about its availability with their doctor, or speak about FDA-approved alternatives like Qsymia (or natural, food-based supplements).

We hope that in the future, the Mexican government publishes clearer guidance about whether this drug is legal for prescription and for OTC use.




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