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Acomplia linked to depression, anxiety

October 03, 2008

People who take the weight-loss medication Acomplia may boost their risk for severe depression and anxiety, Danish researchers report. Patients in a recent study were given either Acomplia or a placebo. Though patients given Acomplia did lose weight, they were also 2.5 times more likely to stop taking the med because of depression and three times more likely to stop the drug because of anxiety than those taking the placebo. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

When Your Antidepressant Makes You Gain Weight

By Judith Wurtman , Health Expert

...frustration at her weight gain. She had worked very hard at losing weight a few years earlier... Read more »

Say It Ain't So - 3 Ways Being Married Is Similar To Losing Weight?

By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...between the world's largest rite of passage and healthy weight loss. Now for the record, I'm... Read more »

Weight Loss Plateaus Part 1: 5 Ways to Kick Start Your Weight Loss Again

By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...fitness and diet program when they hit the dreaded weight loss plateau. You have been eating... Read more »

Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be... Read more »

What To Expect In Your Weight-Loss Journey

By Harry , Health Expert

...but it starts off with the psychology of instant weight loss, which leads relentlessly to... Read more »

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Health Guide

Weight loss and age

Alternative Names Age and weight loss Information Question: Why does it get harder to lose weight with age? Answer: The metabolism... Read more »

ADHD Coaching

...areas in their life. They may decide to begin working with the coach on procrastination instead of weight loss first and once that has been improved, weight loss will be a second goal.2) Follow... Read more »

Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain

...exercise to the levels needed to increase metabolism rates and burn the calories required for significant weight loss.Medication. A number of medications commonly given to treat the symptoms of... Read more »

Anorexia nervosa

Eating disorder - anorexia Symptoms Weight loss of 15% or greater below the expected weight Inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics... Read more »

Taking Responsibility for your Weight

Two not unusual consults were requested the other day. The first involved a 55+ year old woman with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia (cholesterol of 252) and extreme obesity (5 feet tall, 190... Read more »

Images

Image of a bicep curl

Weight lifting and weight loss... Read more »

Medications

Alli Oral Uses and How to Use

...hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start... Read more »

Xenical Oral Uses and How to Use

...hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start... Read more »

Desoxyn Oral Uses and How to Use

...behavior and whether the medication is still needed. For weight loss, take this medication by... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some people need extra motivation to lose weight. New research shows cash could help people achieve short-term weight loss.... Read summary »

Ditch the Pounds for Good!

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For women, keeping weight off may take more exercise than they think. New research suggests those who want to lose weight and... Read summary »

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Weight Loss Surgery for Two

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Undergoing bariatric weight loss surgery before becoming pregnant may be the healthiest decision for both mother and baby.... Read summary »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Weight loss is important for the millions of Americans who have type 2 diabetes. But a new study finds weight loss right after... Read summary »

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