Weight Loss: Medications
Phenylpropanolamine
02/13/04, HealthwisePhenylpropanolamine 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
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.
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).
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Guarana
02/13/04, HealthwiseGuarana 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
Ma huang (ephedra)
02/13/04, HealthwiseMa 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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