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Critics have noted that the stimulant in Qsymia was also a component in Fen-Phen, a diet drug craze in the s that ultimately was discontinued after evidence linking it to heart valve problems. The stimulant was not the cause of those problems, according to WebMD.
Caroline Apovian has been prescribing a component of Qsymia for her overweight patients. Photo by Frank Curran. Apovian: I began off label as soon as I heard about Phase III [randomized, controlled multi-location] trial results a few years ago. Fifty percent of patients we see get prescribed anti-obesity medications in addition to diet and exercise, and we see patients per month.
The trial results of Qsymia produce the best weight loss we have seen since the era of Fen-Phen. We need more drugs for obesity, as many drugs as there are for type 2 diabetes and hypertension. So women of childbearing age and people at risk of cardiovascular disease should watch out. We have evidence that a ten percent weight loss improves mortality and co-morbidities for obese patients, and doctors will evaluate the risk-versus-benefit of Qsymia, just like they do with any drug for other conditions.
Weight-loss drugs work if used properly and with diet and exercise and behavioral modification of lifestyle. All the rest of us should wait until we know a lot more about its safety," says John Santa, M. Bottom Line: We recommend avoiding all weight-loss drugs and supplements.
Their benefits are usually marginal. And even if they do help you to shed a few pounds, the side effects can be troublesome and even dangerous. If you need to lose weight, increasing exercise and limiting portion size when it comes to food are better options.
Additional links: How to control your weight [Consumer Reports] Weight-loss drugs: Alli and Xenical Orlistat : Slim benefits and embarrassing side effects [Consumer Reports] Lose weight, stay active: Six small changes can help keep off pounds [Consumer Reports]. Note: This blog has been updated to reflect two corrections from "3. Get Ratings on the go and compare while you shop. Sign In. Become a Member. Remember Me. Forgot username or password?
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