Belviq, Qsymia: New Weight Loss Drugs Compared What You Need to Know About New Weight Loss Drugs Belviq and Qsymia July 18, 2012 -- Two new prescription weight loss drugs, Belviq and Qsymia, now have the FDA's blessing. Which, if either, is for you? Both drugs help some people lose weight.
New Diet Drug Lorcaserin Wins Vote From FDA Panel Panelists Still Cite Need for Continued Research on Heart Valve Risk By Rita RubinWebMD Health News May 10, 2012 (Silver Spring, Md.) -- An FDA advisory committee voted 18-4, with one abstention, that the agency should approve lorcaserin,�which would make it the first new prescription weight loss drug in more than a decade.
FDA Approves Diet Drug Qsymia Agency Warns of Increased Risk for Oral Birth Defects July 17, 2012 -- For the second time in less than a month, the FDA has approved a new prescription weight loss drug.
Can ADHD Drugs Help Keep People Law-Abiding? People With ADHD Less Likely to Break Law When on Medication Nov. 21, 2012 -- People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) who are taking medication to help control the symptoms of this illness may be less likely to commit crimes, a new Swedish study suggests.
The drug maker Merck announced on Thursday that a combination of niacin and another medicine failed to protect against heart attacks and strokes in a large clinical trial, and that the company would no longer pursue approval of the combination drug in the United States.
Doping With Muscle-Building Drugs: FAQ Why Athletes Risk Using Human Growth Hormone, Anabolic Steroids July 13, 2012 -- As in previous years, the 2012 Olympics likely will be marred by at least one doping scandal, experts predict. Many athletes abuse human growth hormone and/or steroids to build muscle and strength.
Drug May Slow Memory Loss in Early Alzheimer's Medication Approved to Treat Patients With HIV May Do Double Duty for Dementia Aug. 6, 2012 -- A drug that's already been approved by the FDA for use in HIV patients may also help slow the decline of memory and mental function experienced by people who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Weight Loss Pill Qsymia 'Gaining Traction' Dec. 26, 2012 -- Sales of the prescription weight loss drug Qsymia, the first such drug to get the FDA's OK in 13 years, are increasing, despite earlier reports of sluggish interest. For the week ending Dec.
Many years ago after a surgical procedure I was given a prescription for Vicodin, which is the brand name combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic - related to morphine and heroin - and acetaminophen is the generic name for tylenol.
Study Suggests Benefits to Taking Blood Pressure Drugs Before Going to Sleep Oct. 27, 2011 -- Taking at least one blood pressure medicine at bedtime cuts the risk of heart problems, according to new research. The study also shows that participants taking at least one blood pressure pill at bedtime had lower blood pressure while asleep.
DR. PIETER COHEN is scanning the shelves inside a shop in Chinatown here when something familiar - and potentially dangerous - catches his eye. "What's that yellow box, behind the other one?" Dr. Cohen asks the clerk.
3 Firms to Sell Ibandronate, Once-Monthly Osteoporosis Pill March 19, 2012 -- Three generic drugmakers may now sell their own versions of the bone-loss drug Boniva, the FDA ruled today. Boniva, known by the generic name ibandronate, is a once-a-month pill prescribed to prevent or to treat bone loss from osteoporosis.
Ecstasy Pills Cause Memory Problems Taking 10 or More Pills a Year Linked to Immediate and Short-Term Memory Problems July 27, 2012 -- People who use the club drug ecstasy (MDMA) can develop memory problems, a new study shows.
Despite Near Overwhelming Support, Concerns About Drug's Safety Continue Feb. 22, 2012 -- An FDA advisory committee has reversed an earlier decision and voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving the weight loss pill Qnexa.