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  • Orlistat for obesity

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    04/20/07, Healthwise

    Orlistat 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

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  • Sibutramine for obesity

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    04/20/07, Healthwise

    Sibutramine 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

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  • Phentermine for obesity

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    04/20/07, Healthwise

    Phentermine 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.

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