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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Thanks for the ping!
“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.”
Do you agree then with the FDA’s decision on this drug? The FDA is notoriously risk averse. Many drugs have been delayed or kept off the market. Even then, trial lawyers are ready to swoop if there is a hint of unexpected side effects. I am surprised that any new drugs get developed with roadblocks that must be navigated.
There certainly are people with weight problems through no fault of their own, but the majority of Americans are just plain lazy and eat way too much junk.
Look at kids these days. They rarely ever go play outside after school like we used to. They plant their butts and watch tv, use computer to play video games, or text and talk on the cel phone for hours. No wonder the fat epidemic.
Those magic little pills can cause serious side effects down the road. I’d rather do things the old fashioned way than go that route if I possibly can.
You said a lot of things but did not answer my question.
You had inferred that people are not taking responsibility for their health if they take a weight loss drug.
I asked you how that was irresponsible.
You have not answered.
I just think taking pills really isn’t the answer for weight loss.
The real answer is simple: eat right and exercise.
It’s a lifestyle change. Sure, you can take your chances with pills. What happens when you stop the pills and fall into the same old habits? Weight gain all over again.
As I said it’s a lifestyle change that’ll make the difference. Not pills.
I agree with the decision. There are NO safe weight loss drugs.
I’ve worked there for 30 years.
You’re absolutely correct!
You still have not answered the question. You said
““...Much easier to take a little pill to solve your problems.
Now I never need to take personal responsibility for my own health!””
I asked you how it was not responsible for a person to use pills as part of their weight loss program.
Oh...I get it! You aren’t going to answer. You were really just taking cheap shots at “fat people” because as everyone knows, they are only overweight because they are stupid, lazy and irresponsible. Oh, and they don’t have the “lifestyle” that you do.
Is it also irresponsible to use drugs to reduce cholesterol? After all, just change your lifestyle, and you won’t have high cholesterol.
How about high blood pressure? Is it ok to use drugs to fight that? High blood pressure is caused by lifestyle, right? It’s their own damn fault! They should just relax. Change their lifestyle, you know?
How about smoking cessation aids? Is a person irresponsible because they use nicotine replacements to quit smoking? What a bunch of wimps! Just stop smoking already. Don’t need to use those drugs. Wouldn’t want to be “irresponsible”.
I could go on but you probably don’t get the point and never will.
The self righteous never do.
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