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Sanofi's Acomplia Is Beaten to Market in India by Generics  -  25 May 2007
Bloomberg...is still waiting for US regulators to clear the medicine, which competes with Roche Holding AG's Xenical and Abbott Laboratories' Meridia.

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Cleveland Plain Dealer,Police took him to Meridia Southpointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights, where he refused medical attention, Sgt. Daniel Fay said.

Arrested man overdosed on cocaine  -  May 22, 2007
Cleveland Plain Dealer,Officers took him to Meridia Southpointe Hospital, where he refused medical attention, Sgt. Daniel Fay said. "He was advised by the doctor of the potential

Despite the hype, these tactics are unlikely to help  -  May 16, 2007
Consumer ReportsThe prescription weight-loss drug sibutramine (Meridia) produces, at best, only modest weight loss compared with regular dieting, and it elevates heart rate

FDA warns of Web sites selling bogus drugs  -  May 24, 2007
The Journal News / Lohud.com,None of the medications contained orlistat, the active ingredient in Xenical, and one contained sibutramine, the active ingredient in Meridia,

Genaera begins human trials of obesity drug  -  May 8, 2007
DrugResearcher.com,Despite what are perceived as relatively modest effects on weight loss, Xenical and Meridia account for a market valued at a little over $1bn (€738m),

FDA Warns of Counterfeit Diet Drugs  -  May 2, 2007
6abc.com,Some capsules contain talc and starch, while others have Meridia, a different weight loss medication. Taking Meridia in place of Xenical could be dangerous.

Weight loss drug mix-up - more risks using internet pharmacies  -  May 2, 2007
ScienceBlogsInstead of receiving Xenical, a product manufactured by Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc, consumers received sibutramine, the active ingredient in Meridia.

FDA warns consumers about online counterfeit drugs  -  May 2, 2007
News-Medical.net,The drug manufacturer Roche found after testing some of the counterfeit medications, that they contained sibutramine, the active ingredient in Meridia,

The devil's in the details  -  Apr 30, 2007
Taipei Times,Sibutramine, sold as Meridia, revs up metabolism and energy levels and creates a feeling of fullness. Common side effects include dry mouth,

New obesity drug the real deal?  -  May 9, 2007
Blogging Stocks...because it will be FDA tested and approved (unlike Trimspa and Hoodia), but available over-the counter (unlike Meridia and Xenical).

FDA Warns Against Buying of Counterfeit Drug Through Internet  -  May 4, 2007
MedIndia,...one capsule contained sibutramine, which is the active ingredient in Meridia, an FDA-approved prescription drug manufactured by Abbott Laboratories.

Industry Insider: A bitter pill for dieters who go online  -  May 2, 2007
Newark Star Ledger,One of the capsules contained sibutramine, the active ingredient in Meridia, a weight-loss drug made by Abbot Laboratories, according to an analysis done by

FDA Issues Online Counterfeit Drug Warning  -  May 1, 2007
FOX News...the active ingredient in Meridia, a different weight-loss drug made by Abbott Laboratories, whose dosing and drug interaction differs from Xenical.

John E. Zaller  -  May 22, 2007
News-Herald.com,Mr. Zaller died May 21, 2007, at Meridia Euclid Hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1928, in Philadelphia he had been a resident of Willowick for 43 years.

FDA Warns of Web Sites Selling Bogus Drugs  -  May 21, 2007
Washington Post,None of the medications contained orlistat, the active ingredient in Xenical, and one contained sibutramine, the active ingredient in Meridia,

US Officers-To-Be Practice Securing Online Networks  -  May 13, 2007
DefenseNews.com (subscription)Instead, NSA gives them a scenario — this year, it was to dig into a war-torn Third World nation called Meridia. To set up the network — which must include

`Natural' products scorned by experts  -  May 21, 2007
Toronto Star,...(the prescription diet drug Meridia) which can cause cardiovascular and vision problems and should only be taken under medical supervision.

Exercise puts cadets on the cyber-defensive  -  May 4, 2007
NavyTimes.com,Instead, NSA gives them a scenario — this year, it was to dig into a war-torn developing nation called Meridia. To set up the network — which must include

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Says CalPERS to Question Abbott on ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
Earthtimes.orgCalPERS also previously wrote to Abbott Laboratories (in December, 2004) with concerns about the safety of Abbott's popular weight-loss drug, Meridia,

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Beware Of Fake Drugs Online, FDA Warns  -  May 2, 2007
CBS News,...one capsule contained sibutramine, which is the active ingredient in Meridia, an FDA-approved prescription drug manufactured by Abbott Laboratories."

FDA Warns of Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Purchased Online  -  May 2, 2007
Medscape (subscription)None of the capsules contained orlistat; one contained sibutramine (Meridia; Abbott Laboratories, Inc) and the others were filled with talc and starch.

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FDA Issues New Warning About Internet Counterfeit Drugs  -  May 1, 2007
Newsinferno.com,Sibutramine is the active ingredient in Abbott’s Meridia drug, another weight-loss medication, but that medication brings with it different risks,

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Says CalPERS to Question Abbott on ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Earthtimes.orgCalPERS also previously wrote to Abbott Laboratories (in December, 2004) with concerns about the safety of Abbott's popular weight-loss drug, Meridia,

Personal Health Weight-Loss Drugs: Hoopla and Hype  -  Apr 24, 2007
New York Times,Sibutramine, sold as Meridia, revs up metabolism and energy levels and creates a feeling of fullness. Common side effects include dry mouth,

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Man dies in custody overnight  -  Apr 18, 2007
Cleveland Plain Dealer,Officers believed he had swallowed the drugs, so they took him to Meridia Southpointe Hospital, where the man refused medical attention.

Convicted Dentist Found On Yucatan Peninsula  -  Apr 12, 2007
NBC 4.com,Officials said Fuster was found at a resort location on the Yucatan Peninsula near Meridia, Mexico. The sheriff's office will assist in Mexico City to

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Fugitive dentist arrested in Mexico  -  Apr 12, 2007
Business Gazette,David Edgardo Fuster, 51, was arrested at a resort on the Yucatan Peninsula near Meridia, Mexico, about an hour away from Cancun, said Chief Deputy Darren

The Effect of Sibutramine on Energy Expenditure and Body ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Intervention: Intervention was sibutramine (Meridia) or placebo in combination with an energy-restricted diet and exercise plan for 12 wk, followed by an

'Miracle' obesity pill looks less miraculous  -  Mar 29, 2007
Arizona Republic,Many American insurers refuse to pay for the two main obesity drugs on the US market, Meridia from Abbott Laboratories and Xenical from Roche Holding AG and

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Abbott will cut research workers  -  Feb 27, 2007
Chicago Tribune,It does sell the diet drug Meridia, which pulled in $345 million in global sales last year, but that weight loss drug was not developed by Abbott.

Abbott to close labs for obesity, diabetes research  -  Feb 27, 2007
Chicago Daily Herald,Abbott said it is not discontinuing current obesity drugs, such as the diet pill Meridia, which had sales of $344 million last year, according to the

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Nibbles: MRI can find hidden fat  -  Feb 27, 2007
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News,Pharmaceutical giant Abbott, maker of the diet pill Meridia, is closing down its research laboratories for obesity and diabetes. The company says scientists

Benjamin Diemer claims fifth stage of Taiwan Tour  -  Mar 22, 2007
Taipei Times,After being overtaken at the last moment on Wednesday by the Giant Asia Racing Team in Changhua, where bicycle manufacturing company Meridia is located,

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IT'S NO SECRET  -  Mar 17, 2007
Bradenton Herald,But in a world where pricey gastric bypass surgery often is denied by insurance companies and the two big weight-loss drugs - Xenical and Meridia - are only

Venezuela Squeezes Out the International Monetary Fund  -  Mar 15, 2007
Venezuelanalysis.com,March 14, 2007--President Bush wrapped up his 5 nation-tour today dodging criticisms on immigration policy and opposition to the war in Iraq in Meridia,

Serotonin Poisoning Is Easily Overlooked  -  Mar 6, 2007
The Ledger,...the weight-loss drug Meridia (sibutramine); lithium; the dietary supplements tryptophan, St. John's wort and ginseng; and several drugs of abuse,

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Community News Briefs  -  Feb 24, 2007
Cleveland Plain Dealer,...vice president for Community Relations and Development for Huron Meridia Hospital; and Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones.

First Non-Prescription Diet Pill May be Dangerous  -  Feb 8, 2007
Fashion Monitor Toronto,For example, one study found that people taking the weight-loss drug Meridia (sibutramine) who also received counseling on diet and exercise lost twice as

Sanofi's Acomplia, first in class, may soon be one of a crowd  -  Feb 1, 2007
Budapest Business Journal,Xenical was one of the few prescription choices available, along with a BASF AG product called Meridia, until Sanofi introduced Acomplia last year.

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Diet Drug Report,..."We decided to start the alli Report Forum after receiving a growing volume of email from patients -- many of whom have taken prescription Xenical, Meridia

Abbott may cut 16 to 20 jobs in city  -  Feb 9, 2007
Worcester Telegram,That leaves out metabolics, an area in which Abbott has developed drugs such as Meridia for obesity and Synthroid for hypothyroidism.

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Trading Markets,Abbott Laboratories also sells a prescription diet drug called Meridia, which was approved in 1997. Sanofi-Aventis is another company working on diet drugs.

Diet Pill Alli (Half-Strength Xenical) Okayed by FDA for Over-the ...  -  Feb 7, 2007
Diet Drug Report,While prescription Xenical has been on the market since 1999, only two prescription diet drugs -- Xenical and Meridia -- are currently approved for

Eating Disorders: Binge Eating More Common Than Anorexia and Bulimia  -  Feb 5, 2007
U.S. News & World Report,Binge eating is typically treated with medications such as Topamax (topiramate) or Meridia (sibutramine) and with psychological and behavioral counseling.

Survey: 3% Of Americans Are Binge Eaters  -  Feb 1, 2007
CBS News,..."The second is medications, especially topiramate [Topamax] and sibutramine [Meridia]," Hudson noted. "And finally, for individuals with severe obesity,

Weight-loss not a secret - just good, old-fashioned diet and exercise  -  Feb 2, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,But in a world where pricey gastric bypass surgery often is denied by insurance companies and the two big weight-loss drugs - Xenical and Meridia - are only

Pediatric studies lead to more information on drug labels  -  Feb 1, 2007
AAP News (subscription)In contrast, data from pediatric studies of Meridia (sibutramine) were inadequate to recommend use of sibutramine for the treatment of obesity in pediatric

Where's the Magic Bullet?  -  18 Jan 2007
Reader's Digest,Two are currently approved for long-term use: Meridia works in the brain to suppress appetite; Xenical blocks the absorption of fat -- with unpleasant

Natural hormone inspires obesity drug  -  Jan 16, 2007
OutSourcing-Pharma.com,Despite what are perceived as relatively modest effects on weight loss, Xenical and Meridia account for a market valued at a little over $1 billion,

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No one can weigh in on long-term risks of obesity drugs  -  Jan 6, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),Xenical, approved by Health Canada in 1999, and Meridia, approved in 2000, cost patients about $120 a month. Acomplia is currently available only in Europe,

Overweight? It May Be Just Body Chemistry  -  Jan 11, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Aside from taking medication such as rimonabant to block EC receptors, sibutramine (Meridia) to enhance satiety and reduce appetite, or block fat absorption

Long-Term Safety of Diet Drugs Unknown  -  Jan 8, 2007
WebMDThe researchers say major questions remain about the long-term safety of the obesityobesity drugs Meridia, Xenical, and Acomplia, and they argue that very

Obesity Drugs Need Longer-Term Safety Data, Researchers Say  -  Jan 5, 2007
BloombergWhile drugs such as Roche Holding AG's Xenical and Abbott Laboratories' Meridia have proven to help patients lose weight, tests that show treatments save

Long-term data needed on anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 9, 2007
The Brunei Times,THE long-term safety and efficacy need to be documented for Xenical, Meridia and Acomplia before doctors can be certain that the benefits of these

Overweight? It May Be Just Body Chemistry  -  Jan 8, 2007
Fashion Monitor Toronto,Aside from taking medication such as rimonabant to block endocannabinoid receptors, sibutramine (Meridia) to enhance satiety and reduce appetite,

Study raises questions about weight-loss drugs  -  Jan 5, 2007
Asbury Park Press,For example, Meridia is associated with improvement in some cardiovascular risk factors, but for some patients it raises blood pressure, Padwal said.

Long-Term Data Needed on Diet Drugs to Prove Benefits Outweigh Risks  -  Jan 5, 2007
Acomplia Report,Diet drugs like Acomplia (rimonabant), Xenical and Meridia that patients may need to take for years require more study to see if they also help people live

Long-term data needed on anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 5, 2007
Reuters.uk,NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The safety and efficacy over the long term need to be documented for Xenical (known generically as orlistat), Meridia

More Data Needed On Safety Of Weight-Loss Drugs  -  Jan 5, 2007
All Headline NewsRaj Padwal and Sumit Majumdar of the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton contend that while the drugs such as sibutramine (Meridia),

Don't pin obesity on genetics  -  Dec 27, 2006
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High School Students, Staff Transported To Hospital  -  Dec 20, 2006
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FDA approves diet drug for dogs  -  Jan 6, 2007
Kansas City Star,Given once daily as an oral solution, Slentrol suppresses a dog's appetite and reduces fat absorption, much like the human weight-management drugs Meridia

Nibbles: Diet pill makers fined by Federal Trade Commission  -  Jan 5, 2007
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News,Canadian doctors writing in the British journal Lancet say its not enough that drugs like Meridia and Xenical help people lose weight; it should be proven

Gag! Diet pill ads full of it  -  Jan 5, 2007
New York Daily News,Meridia: Abbott's popular and proven appetite suppressant, some users report raised blood pressure, dry mouth and headache as side effects.

Beta-Agonists may cause thousands of asthma-related deaths each year  -  Jan 1, 2007
Health SentinelThe other drugs Dr. Graham named were the weight loss drug sibutramine (sold as Reductil in Britain and Meridia in the United States), the lipid lowering

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