Xenical, Orlistat News

One of the most prescribed diet pills in America today, Phentermine 37.5 diet pill is used as part of a short-term plan, typically 3-6 months, in conjunction with a low calorie diet and moderate activity, for weight reduction.

A University of Rhode Island study funded by the National Institutes of Health , found the weight loss drug Orlistat, which goes by the prescription brand name Xenical and the over-the-counter name Alli, can cause "severe toxicity" to major internal organs.

Q: I'm overweight and have a problem with binge eating, although I never purge. I see a nutritionist and started an exercise program, but is there any medicine that can help? A: Binge eating affects 1 percent to 3 percent of people in the United States.

Arena's obesity drug, Belviq, was approved on June 27, 2012 and should receive final scheduling by the DEA soon.