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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,

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,

Sibutramine Reduces Food Intake by Reducing Eating Rate Rather ...  -  Apr 25, 2007
DG NewsBUDAPEST, HUNGARY -- April 25, 2007 -- Sibutramine effectively reduces food intake by slowing down the rate of eating without extending meal length,

GPs accused of ignoring obesity drug side effects  -  May 21, 2007
This is London,Prescriptions for the two main anti- obesity medicines, orlistat and sibutramine - marketed as Xenical and Reductil - have soared in recent years.

Doctors 'putting health at risk' prescribing 1 million anti ...  -  May 18, 2007
Daily Mail,The main obesity drugs used in the UK are orlistat and sibutramine - marketed as Xenical and Reductil. Orlistat prescriptions rose from 17800 to 646700

Ministry of Health recalls diet pills  -  May 19, 2007
Hürriyet,The decision came after the ministry scientists discovered sibutramine, which should only be used under the supervision of a doctor, in one of the pills.

Diet drug may be of little benefit in obese teens  -  May 3, 2007
Scientific AmericanIn previous studies, sibutramine resulted in weight loss and enhanced the effects of a low-calorie diet for up to 2 years in obese adults, note Dr. Edgar

FDA Warns Consumers About Buying Drugs Online  -  May 12, 2007
RushPRnews.com (press release),In fact, laboratory analysis conducted by Roche and submitted to the FDA confirmed that one capsule contained sibutramine, which is the active ingredient in

NHA alert against Phyto Shape  -  May 7, 2007
Peninsula On-line,However, the NHA has issued its latest directive as Phyto Shape contains a chemical ingredient called sibutramine which is dangerous to health.

Diet Drugs Don’t Help Teens  -  May 4, 2007
Diet Nation,While the drug sibutramine has been proven to help adults lose weight, a study of 24 obese teenagers by the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam found

Live from Metro worldwide  -  May 3, 2007
Metro France,The tests showed that all the products were mixed with thyroid hormones and sibutramine. Princess Margaret Hospital laboratory specialist Liz Yuen said

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,

FDA Issues New Warning About Internet Counterfeit Drugs  -  May 1, 2007
Newsinferno.com,One of the consumers in question purchased pills that were made with sibutramine rather than orlistat. Sibutramine is the active ingredient in Abbott’s

Internet slimming pills not the way to go  -  Apr 30, 2007
Independent Online,A government laboratory found Sibutramine, a controlled drug, and animal thyroid tissues in all four slimming products. Animal thyroid contains active

FDA Issues Online Counterfeit Drug Warning  -  May 1, 2007
FOX NewsThe prescription drug's manufacturer, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. tested some of the counterfeit medications and found that they contained sibutramine,

`Natural' products scorned by experts  -  May 21, 2007
Toronto Star,Conting Qianweisu Slimming Herb Capsules, Slim, and Fat Rapid Loss Capsules (Xin Yan Zi Pai Mei Zi Jiao Nang), were found to contain sibutramine,

Zolmitriptan Syrup (Zolmitriptan capsule) Information  -  May 19, 2007
American Chronicle,Sibutramine: Serotonin syndrome, including CNS irritability, motor weakness, shivering, myoclonus, and altered consciousness, may occur.

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

Genaera begins human trials of obesity drug  -  May 8, 2007
DrugResearcher.com,Reductil/Meridia (sibutramine) and Roche's Xenical (orlistat), a lipase inhibitor that prevents absorption of dietary fat in the gastrointestinal tract.

Beware of counterfeit meds online  -  May 7, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,The active ingredient found in one capsule was sibutramine, which is actually the main component of another FDA-approved weight-loss drug, Meridia,

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

Will there soon be a cure for everything?  -  May 1, 2007
Belfast Telegraph,Almost one million prescriptions for obesity drugs, such as Reductil (sibutramine) and Xenical (orlistat), are being written by doctors every year.

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.

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.

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,

Sibutramine Reduces Food Intake by Reducing Eating Rate Rather ...  -  Apr 25, 2007
DG NewsBUDAPEST, HUNGARY -- April 25, 2007 -- Sibutramine effectively reduces food intake by slowing down the rate of eating without extending meal length,

Sympathetic Vasomotor Tone Determines Blood Pressure Response to ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Context: The serotonin and norepinephrine transporter inhibitor sibutramine is a widely used antiobesity drug. In acute studies, the peripheral

The Effect of Sibutramine on Energy Expenditure and Body ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effect of treatment with sibutramine (10 mg) on body composition and energy expenditure in obese

Diet pill fears  -  Apr 21, 2007
Sunday Times.au,The company was committed to patient safety and routinely monitored the safety of its sibutramine and other drugs. Sibutramine, approved by the TGA in 2001,

Teenager dies  -  Apr 21, 2007
Courier Mail,Last year, the Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee said sibutramine – Reductil's chemical name – was a "moderately plausible explanation" for Marie's

New Zealand bans Chinese medicines  -  Apr 17, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe other product, labelled Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang,contained the prescription medicine sibutramine, which is used for the treatment of some obese patients,

Health warning issued under Section 98  -  Apr 16, 2007
Scoop.co.nz,One product, labelled Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang, was found to contain the prescription medicine sibutramine, which is used for the treatment of some overweight

Foreign Product Alert - Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss  -  Apr 16, 2007
FitSugar.com,The Hong Kong Department of Health found Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss capsules to be adulterated with sibutramine and thyroid hormones.

Canadians Warned Not To Use MIAOZI Slimming Capsules Due To ...  -  Mar 27, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Health Canada is advising consumers not to use MIAOZI Slimming Capsules because they have been found to contain sibutramine, a prescription medication that

Chinese medicines pulled from shelf  -  Apr 17, 2007
New Zealand Herald,One product, labelled Dai Dai Hua Jiao Nang, contained weight-loss drug sibutramine. The drug can cause increased blood pressure and heart rates,

NHS counts cost of obesity epidemic  -  Mar 27, 2007
Scotsman,A recent study by the Health and Social Care Information Centre showed that the annual cost for the two main drugs, Orlistat and Sibutramine, has hit almost

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,

Research and Markets: Eisai Has an Estimated Market Potential of ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Eisai is optimistic about filing KES524 (sibutramine), by fiscal 2008. It is in Phase III trials in Japan for the treatment of obesity.

Chinese medicines containing undeclared drugs  -  Apr 17, 2007
Consumer Online,Five Chinese medicine products have been found to contain undeclared prescription drugs sildenafil or sibutramine for erectile dysfunction and weightloss.

The link between obesity and diabetes: Are you at risk?  -  Apr 11, 2007
Petaluma Argus-Courier,Currently FDA-approved obesity drugs — phentermine, orlistat and sibutramine — are only modestly successful in my practice.

A Sibutramine-Induced Delusional Disorder Relapse  -  Feb 16, 2007
Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)Sibutramine has been associated with previous reports of psychosis, 1 hypomania and mania, 2,3 exacerbations of panic attacks, 4 depression, and suicidal

Sibutramine use in the fight against obesity  -  Feb 16, 2007
Irish Medical News,Sibutramine is a relatively new compound that promotes and maintains weight loss in obese patients. By inhibiting the reuptake of noradrenaline and

Editorial: Thin end of the wedge  -  Feb 17, 2007
New Straits Times,Last Thursday, a 33-year-old housewife in Alor Star died from septicaemia and kidney failure, apparently after taking pills containing Sibutramine and

Distributor to be charged  -  Feb 16, 2007
New Straits Times,...found to be adulterated with sibutramine. Sibutramine, an agent for the treatment of obesity, is a controlled substance, which only doctors can prescribe.

Woman dies after consuming slimming capsules  -  Feb 16, 2007
Hindu,The Health Ministry banned the slimming capsule after it was found to contain sibutramine, which is classified as poison.

Slimming drug with side-effects  -  Feb 1, 2007
New Straits Times,KUALA LUMPUR: Sibutramine, a weight-loss drug, and products containing the drug should only be used on doctor’s advice.

Obesity remains the number one health concern in the UAE  -  Feb 7, 2007
AME Info (press release),Sibutramine is one of these approved medications which has been shown to be effective in the fight against obesity, once a patient has been identified as

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

Experts advice caution on slimming pills  -  Feb 16, 2007
NDTV.com,Compounds like Sibutramine sold under the name of Obego or Obestat work by inhibiting the region of the brain that controls appetite.

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

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,

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Chewing gum drug could help curb obesity epidemic  -  Jan 14, 2007
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Long-term data needed on anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 9, 2007
The Brunei Times,Orlistat reduces weight by an average of 3kg, whereas sibutramine and rimonabant each reduce weight by 4kg to 5kg, on average, Dr Raj S Padwal and Dr Sumit

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Long-term data needed on anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 5, 2007
Reuters.uk,Orlistat and sibutramine are currently approved for long-term use, while rimonabant is under review by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Long-term data needed on anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 5, 2007
Scientific AmericanOrlistat reduces weight by an average of 3 kilograms, whereas sibutramine and rimonabant each reduce weight by 4 kg to 5 kg, on average, Dr. Raj S. Padwal

Poor results of treatment for obesity and excess weight  -  Jan 11, 2007
Destination Santé,Researchers in Edmonton examined the clinical trials conducted on two anti-obesity molecules already on the market, orlistat and sibutramine.

Concern over anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 6, 2007
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More data needed on efficacy of anti-obesity drugs  -  Jan 6, 2007
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Warning: long-term risk of obesity drugs 'unknown'  -  Jan 9, 2007
Waterloo Record,Orlistat, sibutramine and rimonabant are marketed under the names Xenical, Meridia and Acomplia. Xenical, approved by Health Canada in 1999, and Meridia,

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Medical News Today (press release),Currently, two antiobesity drugs - orlistat and sibutramine - are licensed for long term use. Raj Padwal and Sumit Majumdar from the University of Alberta

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 Buy Or Sell "Kintop Kapsul" Medicine  -  Jan 4, 2007
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The Dangers Of Alternative Health Products  -  Dec 24, 2006
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Caution issued on slimming products  -  Dec 22, 2006
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Natural hormone inspires obesity drug  -  Jan 16, 2007
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The theories behind losing weight  -  Dec 20, 2006
Stuff.co.nz,Sibutramine is a medication that is related to certain antidepressants, such as Prozac. People lose weight because the medication tells the brain that you

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

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,

No one can weigh in on long-term risks of obesity drugs  -  Jan 6, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),...anti-obesity drugs -- orlistat, sibutramine and rimonabant -- marketed under the names Xenical, Meridia and Acomplia. Xenical, approved by Health Canada in

U of A researchers warn about weight-loss drugs (5:22 pm)  -  Jan 5, 2007
Edmonton Journal (subscription),U of A Hospital researchers Dr. Raj Padwal and Dr. Sumit Majumdar raise questions about three antiobesity drugs — orlistat, sibutramine and rimonabant

Obesity Drugs Need Longer-Term Safety Data, Researchers Say  -  Jan 5, 2007
BloombergMeridia, also known as sibutramine, was developed as an anti- depressant and works by increasing chemicals in the brain that create a feeling of being full.

Study Raises Questions About Weight-Loss Drugs  -  Jan 5, 2007
HealthCentral.com,...of the University of Alberta, said long-term studies are needed to determine whether losing weight on drugs such as sibutramine (Meridia),

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

Don't pin obesity on genetics  -  Dec 27, 2006
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,Ask your doctor if drugs like sibutramine (Meridia) and orlistat (Xenical) are appropriate for you. Combining medication, fewer calories and more activity

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