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Diabetes drug helps obese adults loss weight - U.S. news- msnbc.com
Diabetes drug helps obese adults loss weight - U.S. news- msnbc.com >> Posted By velice88tan 4 hours, 28 minutes ago in Health & Fitness > Obese adults may shed more weight with the diabetes drug liraglutide than with the weight-loss drug orlistat , suggests a study in The Lancet this week.
Diabetes drug 'trumps fat pill'
A diabetes injection appears more effective at promoting weight loss than one of the leading obesity drugs, trials suggest.
New Diabetes Drug Helps Obese Adults With Weight Loss
A diabetes drug currently in clinical trials may have the added benefit of helping obese adults lose weight.
Diabetes Drug Promts Weight Reduction
A diabetes injection appears more effective at promoting weight loss than one of the leading obesity drugs, according to tests results.
Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss
Researchers say the diabetes drug liraglutide approved and sold in Europe as Victoza helps obese people without diabetes lose weight--in some cases twice as fast as other medications including Orlistat marketed under the brandname Xenical.
Diabetes Drug Promotes Weight Loss
Oct. 22, 2009 -- The injectable diabetes drug liraglutide appears to help obese people who do not have diabetes shed extra pounds, but larger studies are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness for weight loss , researchers say.
Anti-obesity drug takes off a stone in 20 weeks
People taking the highest dose of a new anti-obesity drug lost more than a stone in weight in 20 weeks, a study has shown.
Diabetes drug aids weight loss: study
A hormone drug licensed for diabetes also helps obese people lose weight when used in combination with a low-fat diet and physical exercise, according to a trial published online on Friday by The Lancet.
Weight Loss - Orlistat Xenical
Weight Loss - Orlistat Xenical >> Posted By Zagor1000 1 hour, 27 minutes ago in Health & Fitness Indication: Orlistat is used to help obese people with weight and height requirements lose weight and maintain weight loss.
Richard Hoffmann, Ask the Pharmacist,
Q: I've read that the FDA is reviewing reports of liver injury in people taking Xenical or Alli for weight loss.
Weight loss diet drug investigated - Alli and Xenical
Finally, after receiving many reports between 1999 and 2008, the Food and Drug Administration reported on August 24, 2009, that it is investigating reports of liver damage in people taking Alli and its prescription version, Xenical .
Psychological Reasons Why Diet Drug Works
Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 11 Sep 2009 Psychologists are set to reveal the results of a study into obese people's behavioural responses to a prescription weight loss drug at the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology annual conference today, 11th ...
Xenical (Orlistat) - The Prescription Diet Pill
The Prescription Diet Pill By Anthony Delar, Community Contributor -- Published: September 10, 2009 Orlistat goes by the trade name Xenical.
American Academy of Family Physicians
FDA Reviewing Safety Profile of Popular Weight Loss Products
Another weight loss drug has come under FDA scrutiny. The agency said Aug. 24 that it is reviewing the safety of orlistat after receiving reports of liver injury in patients using the drug, which is marketed as the prescription drug Xenical and the OTC medication Alli .
FDA Reviewing Possible Orlistat-Liver Damage Connection
The FDA has announced that it is reviewing safety information regarding orlistat users and possible risk of liver damage.
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of children on anti-obesity drugs but most stop taking them before they have any benefit, research has found.
Health Buzz: Americans Exposed to Radiation and Other Health News
A new study suggests medical tests like CT scans and nuclear imaging expose millions of Americans to high doses of radiation, the New York Times reports .
No reports in Malta of adve...
Comment about "No reports in Malta of adverse effects of fat-busting drug" Phone Name Comment 0 No reports in Malta of adverse effects of fat-busting drug Cynthia Busuttil Fat busting drug Alli and its prescription version Xenical are under investigation in the US following reports of liver problems.
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FDA Reviewing Orlistat's Association with Liver Problems
The FDA said last week that it is reviewing adverse hepatic side effects associated with the weight-loss drug orlistat.
Concerns About Anti-Obesity Drug Orlistat
Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Diabetes Article Date: 31 Aug 2009 - 0:00 PDT US authorities are investigating concerns that anti-obesity drug Orlistat may cause liver damage.
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