FD&C Yellow No. 5 is approved as a food-coloring additive in the U.S. FDA performs regulatory review for color additives used in foods...
Shortly after the approval of Locaserin, a second appetite-modulating oral medication achieved FDA approval, namely the synergistic phentermine/topiramate combination, Qsymia® [27; Table 1]. Phentermine is a centrally acting appetite suppressant, thought to reduce food-intake via enhanced release, as...
Among the more common medications that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for long-term use are: orlistat (Xenical), which is available at a lower dose without a prescription under the name Alli phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia) ...
While some individuals may find success with over the counter diet pills in the short term, it is important to consider both the benefits and risks when making this decision. Ultimately, the best approach is always to choose a healthy diet and regular exercise rather than relying on quick fixe...
Yet three diet drugs have been approved since 2012 - Belviq, Qsymia, and Contrave - and none has been a big seller, according to market analysts. Partly, this is because "effective" does not mean the patient gets skinny. The FDA considers a drug effective if, with diet and exercise, it...