Posted on 10/31/2010 7:34:07 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators have decided not to approve an experimental diet pill called Qnexa, which had been touted by many experts as the most promising weight-loss drug in more than a decade.
The drug's maker, Vivus Inc., said in a statement Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration declined to approve the drug in its present form. The agency asked for more study results and additional information on its possible health risks, including major cardiovascular events and risks for women of childbearing potential.
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Nanny State PING!
How about trying the new diet drug Getoffyourbutt(adrine)!!
I dunno. It’s hard to have an informed opinion without knowing a lot about the science. Anyone remember fen-phen?
I dunno. It’s hard to have an informed opinion without knowing a lot about the science. Anyone remember fen-phen?
Elbow splints work wonders as well.
Nothing is without any risk for every person. On the other hand, obesity carries known, grave risks. Give people good information on what risks are known, and stop playing Mommy to them, let them make up their own minds. I personally have lost a great deal of weight as a side effect of a medication I have had to take this year. I can’t say I’m sorry about that.
I’ve tried that one, and it has shown results in the past.
Almost forgot to include you...
We are in the midst of an Obesity Crisis of epic proportions, and they're worried about heart and pregnancy risks???
There's a War on Fat, and sacrifices must be made.
I’ve worked in Big Pharma for 20 years. Now hear this! There is no such thing as a safe diet drug, a safe anti-obesity drug, or safe additives to foods that promise weight loss or freedom from fat content, like Olestra in the 1990s.
That’s so old fashioned!
Much easier to take a little pill to solve your problems.
Now I never need to take personal responsibility for my own health!
lots of chubbies might be helped by cutting out all carbs and sugar.
Check out the “paleo” diet... healthy fats should be half of your diet, with natural proteins next, and carbs only from above ground veggies and fruits.
Works like a charm, but keep it secret, ok!
Yeah that’s me.......Me and my crazy “Old Fashioned” ideas...... Like eat less... move more! Take responsiblity for what you eat and repurcussions if you eat nothing but crap and do nothing but lay on the couch...
I sure do. I work in Big Pharma, so I knew better. In the late '90s , I wanted to lose weight as my first child was on the way and I wanted to live long enough to see him get through college as I was 40 pounds over weight. I really like my internist, but she wanted to put me on fen-phen. There was then a 30 minute conversation that had me educating her. Question your doctor. Every time.
Sounds like the Atkins diet, which works at losing weight but fails as patients have no energy.
“That’s so old fashioned!
Much easier to take a little pill to solve your problems.
Now I never need to take personal responsibility for my own health!”
If someone decides to use drugs as part of a plan to reduce their obesity, how is that NOT taking personal responsibility for their own health?
did the atkins .. along with a full regimen of vitamins and minerals ..had more energy than I did in High school
I did it too, back in 2002. Lost a ton of weight...and my will to live. To each his own body chemistry, I guess.
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