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There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances, pregnant or nursing women should never take diet medications of any sort, including herbal and over-the-counter remedies.

Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Products and Herbal Remedies

A 2001 study reported that 7% of American adults use nonprescription weight-loss products. People must be cautious when usin...

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...Symbyax Eli Lilly’s Symbyax (combination Zyprexa and Prozac) was the first drug to actually... Read more »

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T.V. Imitates Reality—and Art Gets It Right

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My Depression Connection Question of the Week: Medication Side Effects

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...John's wort made me want to nap all of the time. Prozac caused me to have a horrible urinary... Read more »

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Alzheimer

...Alzheimer's disease. Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease mayinclude: Forgetfulness (particularly of recent events or information) Loss of concentration... Read more »

Menopause: Symptoms

...and vaginal dryness vary. It is useful to remember that the symptoms of menopause eventually go away.Forgetfulness. This appears to be one of the few symptoms that are common across most cultural... Read more »

Encephalitis: Viral: Prognosis

...condition as being an "invisible disease." They appear to be normal to others, but they are plagued with forgetfulness and lapses in attention that has a considerable affect on the quality of... Read more »

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Conditions with Similar SymptomsThe physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:A fast heart rateRapid, shallow breathingIncreased muscle tensionAnxiety is an... Read more »

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