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Abbott's Meridia might boost health risks: EU
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Meridia, made by Lake County-based Abbott Laboratories, should be used with caution because of evidence the weight-loss pill may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, the European Medicines Agency said. Comment?
What is the Role of 'Diet' in Obesity?
Majority of the obese patients gain weight either because of their over eating habit or by eating foods having high level of fat. Comment?
Reductil Slimming Pills and Weight Loss Exercise
People always try to find why they are gaining weight even after taking slimming pills. Comment?
Two dietary supplements recalled by the FDA
Simeon Margolis, M.D.,PhD., reported the Federal Food and Drug Agency recalled two dietary supplements due to the prescription drugs hidden in their chemical makeup. Comment?
FDA, Manufacturers Advise Physicians of Actions Involving Various Drugs
Family physicians should be aware that the FDA and various pharmaceutical manufacturers recently issued notifications about a number of products, including the anticonvulsant valproate sodium and related drugs; the weight-loss drug sibutramine; the osteoarthritis product diclofenac topical gel; and the protease inhibitor fosamprenavir calcium. Comment?
Imported Diet Pills Raise Concerns
In the search for the perfect body, many Americans are taking short cuts. "Forever people have been trying to lose weight using some magic potion, lotion, pill or powder," said Dr. Comment?
Reductil sibutramine an effective weight loss medication
Is Reductil an effective weight loss medication? Without least doubts surrounding it, Reductil is considered one of the effective weight loss medications that can help you lose your extra pounds. Comment?
Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen seeks to have Meridia banned
WASHINGTON A consumer advocacy group is renewing calls for the Food and Drug Administration to ban a popular weight-loss drug amid reports of users of the drug experiencing heart attacks and strokes. Comment?
Warning on herbal diet capsule use
DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health has warned the public against using a herbal medicine - Quick Acting Slimming Capsule - manufactured by a Lebanon-based company, specialising in herbal products. Comment?
Weight-loss drugs: What works?
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Hope is a funny thing. It gives us strength during the toughest of times, but it can also blind us to certain harsh realities. Comment?
Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen seeks to have Meridia banned
WASHINGTON A consumer advocacy group is renewing calls for the Food and Drug Administration to ban a popular weight-loss drug amid reports of users of the drug experiencing heart attacks and strokes. Comment?
Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen seeks to have Meridia banned
WASHINGTON A consumer advocacy group is renewing calls for the Food and Drug Administration to ban a popular weight-loss drug amid reports of users of the drug experiencing heart attacks and strokes. Comment?
Medicines regulator Medsafe says it is aware of international concerns about the weight-loss drug Reductil and is reviewing the risks. Comment?
Important Information about Reductil
Appetite suppressants are considered effective for the treatment of obesity because they act on the brain and reduce the desire to eat more food. Comment?
Consumer Advocate Asks FDA to Ban Weight Loss Pill
From Associated Press WASHINGTON--A consumer advocacy group is petitioning the government to ban the weight loss pill Meridia because a recent study suggests it increases risk of heart attack, stroke and death. Comment?
Herbal weight-loss supplement recalled
An herbal weight-loss supplement has been voluntarily recalled by the distributor after the Food and Drug Administration determined it contained a chemical suspected of causing cancer, according to press release from the Indiana State Department of Health . Comment?
Consumer group seeks Meridia ban
A consumer group is petitioning the government to ban the weight loss pill Meridia because a recent study suggests it increases risk of heart attack , stroke and death. Comment?
Medsafe aware of weight-loss drug concerns
New Zealand medicines regulator Medsafe says it is aware of international concerns about weight-loss drug Reductil and is reviewing the risks. Comment?
FDA petitioned to ban weight loss drug
Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to remove the drug Meridia from the market. Comment?
Consumer group asks FDA to ban Abbott weight loss pill
A consumer advocacy group is petitioning the government to ban Abbott Laboratories' weight loss pill Meridia because a recent study suggests it increases risk of heart attack, stroke and death. Comment?