Does anybody have any experience with this new weight lose drug rimonabant sold under the name of acomplia?
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I did not use it, \n\nbut there is lost of information about that drug, check below links\n\nhttp://www.acompliareport.com/\nhttp://www.drugdevelopment-technology.com/projects/rimonabant/\nhttp://www.acompliaresources.com/science-of-acomplia.html
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Phentermine!!!   it works great
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Here is some information on some popular diet pill products:\n\nEphedra/ephedrine containing diet pills: may be effective in losing weight, but this is still controversial.  There is no conclusive evidence that they work.  HOWEVER, they have been shown to be very dangerous.  The FDA has reported over 40 cases of people dying due to strokes and heart atacks while on ephedra.  Ephedra serves to make drugs in the system more potent and many pills mix them with caffeine, which amplifies the effects of these drugs.  Ephedra will also increase problems will arrhythmias (heart beating at weird paces, which is dangerous).  Not Recommended and banned in many countries (Canada has banned its mixture in supplements with caffeine and over certain dosages).\n\nBitter orange peel extract (synephrine) - just an analog of ephedrine with the same dangers and side-effects.  Just because it is natural and from a plant source doesn't mean it's safe (see cocaine, opium and marijuana).\n\nThe greatest weight loss pill in the world claims to have lipase (actually lipoprotein lipase or LPL).  However, one problem with delivering enzymes throught he digestive system is the fact that they are digested.  The low pH in the stomach denatures proteins (which are what make up enzyme) and trypsin, pepsin and chymotrypsin are all enzymes that break up proteins in the gut.\n\nHoodia seems fishy - after checking 4 websites I am still unable to come up with a list of ingredients and one website claims "no known side effects" while another lists "dry mouth, difficulty in sleeping, restlessness, and nervousness."  The next page I looked at claimed that you will not feel wired or have sleeping problems.  They need to test this better.  There are also no studies listed about how effective this supplement is.  I would be careful.\n\nBottom line: eat healthy, exercise, add physical activity to your life (take the stairs, park far away, walk the dog, etc...) and save your money.
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I have not used it, but I have given it.  Zonegran helps reduce the frequency of partial epileptic seizures, a form of epilepsy in which neural disturbances are limited to a specific region of the brain and the victim remains conscious throughout the attack. The drug is used in combination with other antiseizure medications, not by itself. \n\nA very exciting recent placebo-controlled trial published in JAMA April 9, 2003 issue by Kishore Gadde, M.D. et. al., demonstrated a significant weight loss in obese patients taking zonegran at a dose of at least 400 mg per day. At 32 weeks, the average patient demonstrated a 9.4% weight loss. They lost on average 4 inches in the waist. Patients lost weight in weeks 16 to 32 (although at a slower rate than weeks 0- 16 ) so the final weight loss is not known. This data adds to other data seen in epilepsy patients which found weight loss as well. At least one study suggested that females were more likely to lose weight than males.\n\nIn open label trials, Zonegran® has been shown effective in reducing the number of migraines.\n\nIn open label add on trials, Zonegran® has been shown to be effective in some forms of neuropathic pain.  To answer your question, the use of this drug is still under investigation for neuropathic pain.  I don't know what kind of pain you have, but neuropathic pain is the pain one would experience that is caused by nerves such as in peripheral neuropathy patients that have diabetes.  Do you have pain in your feet or lower legs?  It may help that kind of pain - any other kind, I would have to question.
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it worked for me when it had the ephedra in it i lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks because it made me forget to eat, then i gained all my weight back when i got pregnant lol
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Well I can't find the site you were on but Orthosiphon is just an herb that company's are putting into there weight loss pills. If they are not giving you a lot of info on the product I would stay away from it. If you want a recommendation I did some research and I right now am taking lipo6 from nutrex. I have not been taking the recommended doses cause it strong stuff and I am trying to get use it to. I need to step up my work out but it seems to be working. Check out GNC.com and see what out there. You can get stuff there for like 40 buck and get it right away instead of waiting for shipping and paying for shipping
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i'm taking it, and i'm in the US.  the doctor prescribed me that.  i do hav a little nauseousness after taking it, it's been a bit better but the 1st month was pretty bad... other than that, it's doing really good for me.  it clears all my breakout and i've become slimmer.  (trust me, i kno if it's becuz of the pills or not.)
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Newspaper readers around the U.S. are again being bombarded in early 2006 by ad inserts in their Sunday papers touting "The New Skinny Pill," which closer reading reveals as the supplement Zyladex Plus.\n\nAccording to the ad, which features the misleading photo of what appears to be a prescription drug bottle, this amazing pill "is now available in the United States without a prescription" and will enable you to lose up to 15 pounds a week. The ad claims "clinical studies prove it." \n\nThe ad, however, provides absolutely no information about what is in this pill or how it works, and its manufacturer Medlab has no website where this information can be found. When you phone the number in the ad that you are urged to call 24 hours a day to order the product, and ask what the active ingredient in the pill is, the operator tells you "I actually do not have that information available."\n\nBut when this pill was being pushed several years ago, it was one of the many containing the combination of the amphetamine-like compound Ephedrine (since banned by the U.S. FDA) and caffeine.\n\nFurther research suggests that the active ingredient in the current formulation is bitter orange, a common substitute for ephedrine. Extracts from the peel of bitter orange contain the chemical synephrine, a substance similar to ephedrine, and it may contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolism. \n\nIt is unclear whether bitter orange acts similarly in raising heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure, but if it does, Zyladex Plus could be risky for people with arrhythmias and high blood pressure.\n\nWhile the ad misleadingly seeks to invoke the good name of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by saying Zyladex Plus has been "approved for release by a FDA REGISTERED laboratory," needless to say the product -- like virtually all supplements -- has NEVER been judged for effectiveness or safety by the FDA
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dont take the ones with guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine. guaifenesin will dehydrate you and that is defineatly bad for your health. pseudoephedrine is the same as ephedra, the weight loss drug that was banned from the market a few years ago, but the bonding is different so instead of effecting your whole cns it just hits your sinuses. very similar to methamphetamine in structure, and is usually what its made out of. excessive use can result some of the same effects as extended use of ephedra and methamphetamine so thats bad too. \nhonestly its not that great of a high, and its not addictive.
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Is it still available in USA?\nI know that ephedra for weight loss was withdrawn from the markets few years ago.
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If you really believe in the best believe in "Phentermine. You can’t get a better solution for weight loss; phentermine is fast, effectual and safe. Its is the largest selling drug for weight loss and that’s enough to prove its efficacy. I am a user of phentermine and I bet dear no other drug can even come closer to Phentermine. I have got its information through net and then consulted it with doctor you can also check it out...
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I don't know if it is available in the middle east, but it is currently available in Europe and Canada.  \n\nI learned about this drug at a conference, the information was buried in a two hour talk by the NIH representative.  (I am surprised I was actually paying attention rather than snoozing).  This appears to be one of the safest drugs to come along in quite a while.  She wasn't trying to sell it or advertise it, but was showing boring graphs and charts, and scientifically discussing the clinical trial results.   Interesting side effects profile, most of the "side effects" are quite beneficial, such as lowering the bad cholesterol levels, reversing some of the symptoms of insulin resistance.  \n\nI have no need for the drug, but was so impressed, I am planning on investing a substantial amount into the company by the end of this year.  It is due to be released for use in the USA in 2007.\n\nBy the way, what would you be using it for?  It has several recommended uses.
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Worked Great!\n\nPersonally I think 100% Hoodia in tablets is best! \n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nI tried many diet pills/shakes/bars with no or little results. \n\nThan I tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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As lame as it sounds, I have tried a bunch of different ones, and followed directions carefully. The only one that I had lasting and noticeable results was with NV.\n\nTry it, it's just one pill in the morning and one in the afternoon, and within a month, you'll notice a huge difference! I've lost 25lbs with it already! Of course, I have also cut my caloric intake and increase my cardio to 4-5 times a week, but I was working out steadily with the others as well. This one works.
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So-called 'lipotropic' preparations are very dubious.\nIf you are considering them you really should try to find references to clinical trials - I could not find any.\nIf the product has anything to do with 'Eden Ranch' or Betty Lee Morales then you should think twice before using them; please look at my reference, about halfway down the page.
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Genaslim™ uses a natural, effective, patent pending weight loss ingredient called SLIMALUMA™ to support appetite control. Genaslim™ is safe and effective with no harmful side effects. While supporting appetite control, Genaslim™ delivers a feeling of sustained energy. In two independent clinical trials, SLIMALUMA™ was shown to be effective in reducing body fat through appetite control.
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Hi Im on the lipotrim now and ive lost 13lbs in less than 4 weeks. It requires a lot of willpower and you will just be having shakes, mousse or soup and no food. People say its bad for you but how bad can going from obese to overweight be? Surely weighing less is better for you than struggling with a diet where you only lose a pound a week and getting bored. Ive stuck to this cos it actually works and I can see the results when I try clothes on and look in the mirror