FDA is reviewing three new slimming pills that could potentially join existing drugs like Xenical on the weight loss market.
Qnexa, Contrave and Locaserin are all contending for the FDA’s approval as the next diet wonder pill.
Qnexa is one of the three new weight loss pills. It is a combination of Phentermine and Topiramate. These drugs work by decreasing your appetite, which results in weight loss. The second drug is Lorcaserin, which works by increasing levels of the brain chemical serotonin. The third drug awaiting approval is Contrave, and this drugs works by stimulating chemicals in the brain that reduce food cravings.
A study has shown that an experimental obesity drug called Contrave, which is taken along with formal counseling on lifestyle changes, results in a greater weight loss than most individuals find with counseling alone.
The study followed nearly 800 obese adults who took the drug Contrave. The drug combines the antidepressant bupropion and naltrexone, a medication that is used to treat alcohol and drug addiction.
Lorcaserin is behind door number three. It’s a brand new drug that acts on serotonin, the brain chemical associated with feelings of well-being and satiation, according to the maker. Patients in company trials lost only five percent of their body weight. Still, they reported the fewest side effects – a major factor in getting FDA approval.
The quest for a blockbuster weight loss drug has been plagued for decades by safety issues. The most notable was Wyeth’s diet pill-drug combination, fen-phen, which was pulled off the market in 1997 because of links to heart-valve damage and lung problems.
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Awesome tips on how to quickly lose weight, specially now that a study has demonstrated it is the best way to lose weight for long term results. Isn’t it funny how before experts said slowly will yield results in the long term?
Posted on July 18, 2010 at 4:35 pm.
That’s great… nice post, loosing weight was aimed, but of course health must in good hand as well…
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 2:29 am.
May be these pills can give a great result in loosing weight but i am afraid about that they may produce some side effects if they can make some person slim in days
Posted on July 22, 2010 at 10:16 pm.
It’s not I am against these diet pills, but for me natural is always the best such as taking organic weight loss supplements. This may not give instant results but at least they are safe and no worries of getting any side effects.
Posted on July 25, 2010 at 7:24 am.
Thanks for the post. This pill will help lots of people specially women who wanted to loose weight. But for me, the natural way is always the best. Aside from the advantage o loosing your weight you could also practice discipline to yourself.
Posted on July 27, 2010 at 1:09 am.
Interesting information, but these drugs sound a little scary. I think I’ll stick to diet-and-exercise…
Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:01 am.
Weight loss has been a problem for people for years. Some people can take the natural way out by just cutting down on calorie intake, but others need that extra help that only drug loss drugs can give. It will be exciting to see if these three drugs get on the market.
Posted on July 30, 2010 at 11:18 am.
Thanks for sharing information. But i am worried about its side affects.
Posted on August 9, 2010 at 6:55 am.
Diet pills are not really good as they can cause side effects. Moderation is the key to everything meaning to maintain good health and figure you have to have healthy lifestyle and eat well balanced food, not to mention having regular exercise.
Posted on August 9, 2010 at 6:05 pm.
Nice information. Very useful. If it has good results and side effects are moderate then i think it is the best.
Posted on August 10, 2010 at 4:00 am.
Weight loss has always been a big problem to women over the years. Having a beautiful slender body is always a must to women specially who’s ages ranges from 20′s to 40′s. Sometimes even 40′s and up are still conscious of their body weight and figure. Being healthy is very important nowadays, having the right weight and height for your age is very important to maintain a healthy body. Anyway thanks for sharing this post, this will help a lot. Specially those women who’s having a difficulty of maintaining or loosing weight.
Posted on September 1, 2010 at 1:08 am.
I think best results will show if natural and artificial way of loosing weight takes place…
Posted on September 4, 2010 at 1:50 am.
Thanks for the post. I’m just glad I’ve stumbled upon this post. I have a difficulty of maintaining my weight specially if I’m depressed. Can’t wait to try this pill my self. With the right diet and exercise I’m sure I can have my old weight back.
Posted on September 13, 2010 at 1:18 am.
This is an interesting ways to lose weight. I’m so tired of so many restriction given by some diet manager. Thank so much for sharing this information
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 7:07 pm.
So glad to read some weight loss drugs that will surely help me back to being fit again. So tired of following some restriction just to loss weight; thanks so much for sharing this information.
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:07 pm.
I think being cautious on what you eat and proper exercise will make you healthy and physically fit! these unnecessary supplements is just a help to make it more faster! thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Posted on October 13, 2010 at 11:59 pm.
If these drugs get the FDA’s approval they are going to sell very fast, because people are always looking for easy and quick solutions. However, I think you should only use these drugs to compliment your exercise and diet. I know these drugs have some kind of side effects if you over use them. Thanks for sharing.
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 11:24 am.
Loosing weight is not just easy especially if you have lack of discipline on yourself. Thanks for sharing these new slimming pills to us. It was good to know that there are some drugs that could lost weight easily. But I think the natural ways of loosing weight is still best. We really need to discipline ourselves, eat a balance diet and drink more water.
Posted on November 5, 2010 at 2:19 am.
Diet pills should only be taken under the consultation of a doctor because these could cause serious side effects.Better to just exercise and lose those extra pounds!
Posted on June 24, 2011 at 12:01 am.
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Posted on September 26, 2011 at 11:27 pm.