Weight Loss: Medications

Phenylpropanolamine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Phenylpropanolamine has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S. Food and
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Orlistat
Drug
05/08/07, Healthwise
Before 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).
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Sibutramine (oral)
Drug
01/14/05, Healthwise
Sibutramine 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 for obesity
Article
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 you
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Sibutramine for obesity
Article
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 infl
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Phentermine for obesity
Article
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 calori
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Ma huang (ephedra)
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Ma huang has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of ma huang may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There ha
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Guarana
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Guarana has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of guarana may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have
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Byetta: Can diabetes drug also help me lose weight?
Q & A
03/19/08, MayoClinic.com
Byetta improves blood sugar control and appears to have an important side benefit — weight loss.
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