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Health Encyclopedia: Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products

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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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Expert & Community Posts

Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright discouraging- a... Read more »

"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Wellbutrin but sometimes it can actually help you to lose weight. One forum participant went... Read more »

"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...there is a lot more to the story. People gain and lose weight for a variety of reasons. ... Read more »

Sexual Dis-interest? Lacking Libido? Zero Arousal? Is It Your Anti-depressant??

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

I have heard women complain that when they take Prozac, the plus side is that they often lose their... Read more »

Question of the Week: SZ Meds and Side Effects

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

Hello everyone! I'm pleased to introduce a new feature at SchizophreniaConnection: the Question... Read more »

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Health Guide

Eating Disorders: Risk Factors

...excessive dieting. One-third of high school wrestlers use a method called weight-cutting for rapid weight loss. This process involves food restriction and fluid depletion by using steam rooms,... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes

...2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least... Read more »

Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

Weight Loss and MaintenanceEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult) approach to weight loss is reducing calories and... Read more »

Weight Control and Diet: Highlights

Investigative DrugsRimonabant (Accompli) is a new class of weight loss drug called selective CB1 blockers, which help curb a persons appetite. A study published in the November 2005 New... Read more »

Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss

...the glycemic index, are bad for you.A 2006 review of low-carbohydrate diets found that they did help weight loss in the short term. However, while these diets appeared to lower triglyceride and... Read more »

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