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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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Nutrition, Healthy Diets, Weight Loss, and Supplements and Health
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...should not be taken for more than2 days and should be discontinued when symptoms are relieved.Side effects include headache and stomach distress. The drug turns urine a red or orange color, which... Read more »Parkinson's Disease: Medications
...advanced PD. Unlike selegiline, which is taken twice a day, rasagiline is taken once a day.Other Adverse Effects. MAO-B inhibitors may have severe side effects:One of the most important side... Read more »Incontinence Medications
...are very effective for most cases of urge incontinence. Anticholinergics can have distressing side effects, notably dry mouth.Anticholinergics include:Propantheline (ProBanthine). This drug used... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
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Medications
...those products safely. Caffeine can increase the side effects of this medication. Avoid drinking... Read more »
...coffee, tea, colas). Caffeine can increase the side effects of this medication. This document... Read more »
...pressure (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, ephedra/ma huang). Ask your pharmacist about the... Read more »
...pressure (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, ephedra/ma huang). Ask your pharmacist about the... Read more »
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