Meridia, also known in Europe and other countries as Reductil, was approved by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration in 1997 as a drug to treat obesity. The drug should be taken once a day, and with a full glass of water. The recommended starting dosage is 10 mg per day. While everyone has different results while using the drug, a minimum of four pounds should be lost in the first month when taken while also following a weight loss plan containing a healthy diet and exercise. If 4 pounds are not lost, you should consult your doctor about changing your dosage.
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July 2nd, 2008
Xenical or Orlistat, as it can also be called, is a prescription drug that blocks approximately one third of the fat eaten from being digested. Xenical is a prescribed drug, but can also be purchased without a prescription as the diet pill alli. Xenical was approved by the FDA in 1999. As with many prescription weight loss medications, it is recommended for those who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) or 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher if other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, or diabetes are present. A healthy diet and exercise plan are need for the drug to work effectively.
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July 2nd, 2008
Back in 1959, the Food and Drug Administration approved a weight loss drug known as Phentermine. Since then, this generic drug has been known as Adipex and countless other names. There are virtually no clinical studies that have been done on this drug because it was approved almost 50 years ago, back before anyone knew the potentially harmful effects or the need for tests on medications. The drug itself is only available with a prescription, but it has been combined with other medicines and sold over the counter, a few which were later taken off the market by the request of the FDA.
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July 2nd, 2008
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