Obesity: Medications
Orlistat for obesity
04/20/07, HealthwiseOrlistat prevents your intestines from absorbing some of the fat from the food you eat. When taken 3 times per day with meals, orlistat blocks about one-third of the fat you eat from being absorbed. Instead, this fat passes through your i
Sibutramine for obesity
04/20/07, HealthwiseSibutramine changes the levels of chemicals in the brain, including serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, which is a type of chemical that sends messages back and forth in the brain. These brain chemicals are thought to influenc
Sibutramine (oral)
01/14/05, HealthwiseSibutramine has been reported to cause increased blood pressure in some patients. It is important to have your blood pressure and pulse monitored regularly while taking sibutramine.
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Orlistat
05/08/07, HealthwiseBefore taking orlistat, tell your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid, a history of kidney stones or pancreatitis, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, an eating disorder, or if you take other weight-loss medications (prescription or over-the-counter).
Glyburide and metformin
01/14/07, HealthwiseBefore taking glyburide and metformin, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver disease, or a history of heart attack or stroke.
Phentermine for obesity
04/20/07, HealthwisePhentermine suppresses your appetite so that you feel less hungry. It works by changing levels of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that affect mood and appetite. It may also slightly increase the rate at which your body burns calories.
Phentermine
02/13/08, HealthwiseTaking phentermine together with other diet medications such as fenfluramine (Phen-Fen) or dexfenfluramine (Redux) can cause a rare fatal lung disorder called pulmonary hypertension. Do not take phentermine with any other diet medications without you
Benzphetamine
02/19/03, HealthwiseBenzphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug. Benzphetamine stimulates your central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and bloo
Phendimetrazine
02/19/03, HealthwisePhendimetrazine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug. Phendimetrazine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and b
Diethylpropion
02/19/03, HealthwiseDiethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" drug. Diethylpropion stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and
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