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Anti-obesity medication or weight loss drugs refer to all pharmacological agents that reduce or control weight. These drugs alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, weight regulation, by either altering appetite, metabolism, or absorption of calories. It is common for them to be tried and if there is little or no benefit from them to discontinue treatment. The main treatment modalities for overweight and obesity are dieting and physical exercise. Because of potential side effects, it is recommended that anti-obesity drugs only be prescribed for obesity where it is hoped that the benefits of the treatment outweigh its risks. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  news.bbc.co.uk 180px x 300px | 13.70kB [source page] Friday 1 June 2001 23 12 GMT 00 12 UK Anti obesity drug works well Extensive tests on the anti obesity drug Xenical have shown it does help people shed dramatic amounts of weight quickly Scientists have carried out a major study into the impact  ndri.com 211px x 229px | 10.50kB [source page] orlistat 120 mg capsules will remain available by prescription for those who should be treated under the care of a physician Xenical will continue to be manufactured and sold by Roche  images.smartname.com 65px x 159px | 3.50kB [source page] Muscle Fitness From Yahoo Image Search: "Anti-obesity drug"  bristol.ac.uk unknown ue, 21 Apr 2009 08:26:50 GM Gareth Williams, Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry appeared on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Tuesday 21 April.  globenewswire.com unknown Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:50:00 GM Ventana Biotech Inc. (VNTA) is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in research, development and commercialization of its proprietary therapeutic . anti. -. obesity. chewing gum treatment. The Company collaborates with . drug. ...  breakthroughdigest.com admin Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:54:25 GM Crack open the latest medical textbook to the chapter on type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes, and you'll be hard pressed to find the term immunology anywhere. From Google Blog Search: "Anti-obesity drug"  news.google.com PR-USA.net (press release) The royalty cash-flow from a successful anti-obesity drug is estimated at $1.5 - 1.7 billion. Ventana is positioning itself as the leading bioscience ... news.google.com Reason Online ... by the failure of Americans to continue getting fatter, inasmuch as "prominent anti-obesity -awareness campaigns have only been around for a few years. ... and more » news.google.com Calcutta Telegraph But do they work in the long run, asks Devlina Ganguly If you walk into a chemist's shop and ask for anti-obesity pills, you'll be overwhelmed by the sheer ... From Google News Search: "Anti-obesity drug" Has anyone had any experience taking the anti obesity drug Xenical (Orlistat)? Q. I would like to know if anyone has taken the anti obesity drug Xenical (also known as Orlistat). How did you find it? Was it effective in helping you lose weight? What sort of side effects did you have? Any information on this would be greatfully recieved. I would just like to point out, that I am considering Xenical as last resort - I have a medical condition that effects my weight control and have been down many other routes before even considering diet drugs! Trust me, this desision is not being taken lightly and is entirely at the advice of my GP! Hence why I am asking for people's experiences on this drug. Thanks I would just like to point out, that I am considering Xenical as last resort - I have a medical condition that… [cont.] Asked by Taloollah - Mon Nov 27 06:41:53 2006 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments A. I took if for about a week but had to stop. Even though I cut down on the fats I was eating I still had the gastric upsets ( read that as nevr go more than 10 feet from a rest room!). My friend took it and had none of the side effects and lost almost 3 stone without too much difficulty. So it really is different for different people...; Answered by huggz - Mon Nov 27 06:59:15 2006 Will my GP prescribe me an anti obesity drug? Q. im 19 and my BMI is 38 and i have back and ankle pain because im overweight am i a suitable candidate?? I have tried diet and exercise and i havent given up on it yet I understand where your coming from Raven but i pay my national insurance and income tax and have been a health care assistant since i left school and i think and put a fair share of hard work into the NHS Asked by stressed - Thu Jan 3 08:44:49 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. Every doctor is different and sometimes even if you have the right symptoms they still wont prescribe to you. I would go to your GP and talk to them about it. Your doctor will always have the best answer rather than us. Answered by bmtxkeller - Thu Jan 3 08:49:27 2008 Question on the drug Acomplia?
Q. I just read an article that the drug "Acomlia" has been taken off of all pharmacy shelves in the 18 countries of the E.U The EMEA has warned that patients taking the drug almost double the risk of psychiatric problems. Sanofi-Aventis agreed with the EMEA and stated "the risks of taking the anti-obesity drug are now greater than the benifets the drug can bring the patients , according to it's current guidelines. It has not been ordered to remove the drug from the shelves of those in the United States, although they are aware that the drug encourages suicidal thoughts in those who have no history of depression or any mental illness. They suggest you ask your health care provider. I would like to know if any one has read this article and if… [cont.] Asked by Penny - Wed Oct 29 23:55:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. I just checked online and yes, I indeed find a couple of articles that confirmed what you'd said about concerns over the drug because of its negative psychiatric affects: Here are the links: Hope that helped! :) The best choice for people to make is not to use this drug at all, but rely on more natural methods such as dieting and exercising to reduce weight. Answered by Candide Bunny - Thu Oct 30 09:24:08 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Anti-obesity drug" |
