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  • 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 D

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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 your i

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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 influenc

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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

    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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  • 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 calories.

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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 b

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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 have

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