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Medications
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?
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...loss, but they are few and have some intolerable side effects for most of us. The oldest... Read more »
First HRT Award Comes Down: $1.5 Million
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...years–-including Prempro–-to quell the debilitating side effects of menopause. But after the... 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 »
Are Long Term Inhaled Steroids Safe?
By Fred Little , Health Expert...reason, patients are concerned about the long term effects of taking these medicines. In this... Read more »
Playing It Safe
By Fred Little , Health Expert...reason, patients are concerned about the long term effects of taking these medicines. In this... Read more »
Health Guide
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...minute should have these conditions brought under control before treatment begins. Are there any side effects or risks? Most people who have EECP tolerate the therapy with no major discomfort,... Read more »Stroke Patient Guide, Part I: Signs and Symptoms
...is a hemorrhagic stroke. Although ischemic strokes occur more often than hemorrhagic strokes, the effects of a hemorrhagic stroke are much more devastating and more frequently fatal.... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
...morphine), or haloperidol. While these medications overall are very safe, each has its own set of side effects or adverse reactions that could occasionally dissuade its use in individual patients.... Read more »Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...appear positive and the medicines are quite well tolerated by most people. While the frequency of side effects with these medications is generally very low, nausea, gas, constipation, and... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments
...including MAD, are not as effective as CPAP therapy. The cost of these devices tends to be high. Side effects associated with dental devices include:Nighttime pain, dry lips, tooth discomfort, and... Read more »Images
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January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »
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