Following the recall of weight loss drugs fenfluramine (one of the halves of the fen-phen drug mix) and Redux from the market in 1997 due to links with life threatening heart valve abnormalities, the Federal Drug Administration approved Meridia (sibutramine HCI monohydrate) as a treatment for people who are obese/overweight and have no previous history of cardiovascular disease (heart conditions).
How Meridia Works
Meridia inhibits the reabsorption of serotonin, a chemical released into...
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OverviewA stable weight depends on a balance between the energy you get from food and the energy you use.When a person consumes more calories than... Read more »
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Guidelines for Weight LossLifelong changes in eating habits, physical activity, and attitudes about food and weight are essential to weight... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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Obesity is a medical term meaning the storage of excess fat (adipose tissue) in the body. Medications may be one part of a successful program to... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Hubert Chen, MD, Associate Director of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc. and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine... Read more »
Choosing Realistic Goals Start with realistic goals. When overweight people achieve even modest weight loss they reduce risk factors in the heart. Ideally, overweight patients should strive for 15% weight loss or better, particularly people...
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