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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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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss?

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...sympathomimetic family, such as methamphetamine, phentermine and others. These are highly... Read more »

First HRT Award Comes Down: $1.5 Million

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...combination of diet drugs (Pondimin, Redux, and the generic phentermine–nicknamed... Read more »

When Byetta Fails

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...and his endocrinologist could think of – Hoodia, Phentermine, and “even a couple of those... Read more »

When to See a Doctor for a Migraine or Headache

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Do your symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor or emergency room? None of us want to "cry wolf,"... Read more »

15 Tips for Food-Allergy Safe Halloween Fun

By Gina Clowes , Health Expert

Fill ‘er Up! Feed your kids dinner before trick or treating so they're not tempted to sneak a... Read more »

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Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Highlights

Risk FactorsObesity. Being overweight is a significant risk factor for gallstones. In obese people, the liver over-produces cholesterol, which is delivered into the bile and causes it to... Read more »

Breast Cancer Information and Types of Breast Cancer

Tamoxifen and Raloxifene for PreventionRaloxifene (Evista) works as well as tamoxifen (Nolvadex) in reducing the risk of invasive breast cancer in women with BRCA gene mutations, indicates... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Highlights

Pregnancy and LupusWomen with lupus face high risks during pregnancies including maternal death, infection, blood clots, and clotting complications, according to research presented at the... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

for NSAID-Induced UlcersPreventing Ulcers or Rebleeding Caused by NSAIDs. If NSAID-caused ulcers or bleeding are identified, patients should:Get tested for H. pylori and, if infected, take... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Implant Contraception

Implant ContraceptionImplant contraception involves inserting a rod under the skin. The rod releases into the bloodstream tiny amounts of the hormone progestin.The first implant was the Norplant... Read more »