Weight-loss drugs have had a troubled history, starting in 1997 when the medication known as fen-phen was withdrawn from the market after being linked to fatal heart-valve problems. Drug plus counselling boosts weight loss Elsewhere, the FDA won't re-examine safety data from fen-phen, the ...
Medication GuideHighlights of Prescribing Information These highlights do not include all the information needed to use FENORTHO safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for FENORTHO. FENORTHO, USP capsules, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 1982 WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVA...
LIPOFEN capsules should be given with meals thereby optimizing the absorption of the medication. Patients should be advised to swallow LIPOFEN capsules whole. Do not open, crush, dissolve or chew capsules. Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving LIPOFEN, an...
However, many of these drugs showed relative lack of efficacy, with most patients achieving only 5–10% weight loss over a 1-year period of medication. This is further complicated by severe cardiovascular and/or neurological side effects, which have largely limited their use to short-term ...
Synopsis: Fenfluramine2 has been used for a number of years as a short-term adjunct to diet in the management of obesity. Controlled studies and clinical e
Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly...
Our Fintepla (fenfluramine) Oral Solution, CIV Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice abo...
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In addition, many patients who lose weight while taking these anorectics rapidly regain it after the medication has been discontinued.Lisa E. Vivero and Philip O. Anderson and Richard F. ClarkThe Journal of Emergency MedicineVivero LE, Anderson PO, and Clark RF. A close look at fenfluramine...
the illness severity, the patient's level of distress and other aspects of impairment, and the impact of the illness on functioning. The CGI is rated without regard to the clinician's belief that any clinical changes are or are not due to medication and without consideration of the etiology ...