Medications for metabolic syndrome are usually prescribed by the doctor when the patient is unable to lose weight, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure with food and exercise alone.
In these cases, the doctor may recommend the use of medications to:
- Lower blood pressure, such as losartan, candesartan, enalapril or lisinopril; Decrease insulin resistance and reduce blood sugar, such as metformin or glitazones; Reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, such as rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, simvastatin, ezetimibe or fenofibrate; Losing weight, like phentermine and sibutramine, which inhibit appetite or orlistat, which inhibits fat absorption.
These remedies are prescribed depending on the symptoms manifested, to control the metabolic syndrome and decrease the risk of complications such as stroke or infarction, for example. Learn more about metabolic syndrome and what are the most common symptoms.
How to control metabolic syndrome without drugs
Before using drugs, metabolic syndrome must be treated with the adoption of a healthy lifestyle that includes:
- A diet guided by a nutritionist, avoiding salt and the consumption of foods rich in fat and sugar and increasing the consumption of omega 3, giving preference to fruits, vegetables, vegetables, fish and white meats. See how to make a diet for metabolic syndrome; The practice of 30 minutes of physical exercise per day, such as walking, cycling or gym, for example.
Here's how food can help control metabolic syndrome:
