Are you ready for a new diet pill?? Today, a Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the safety and effectiveness of Qnexa, a weight loss supplement that was denied approval last year.? According to an FDA announcement, the weight loss drug is supposed to be used in partnership with a diet and exercise program to promote weight loss in overweight patients.
What is Qnexa?
Qnexa is a diet pill that is actually a combination of two other weight loss drugs: topirimate and phentermine.? You may recognize the term phentermine.? The drug was a component of? "fen-phen", a weight loss pill that was previously linked to an increased risk of heart problems.? Like many diet pills and weight loss supplements, it was removed from the market.
Is Qnexa Safe?
But now that phentermine is included in a new weight loss pill, is it any more safe and effective?? When Qnexa was presented to FDA in July 2010 the report demonstrated that the combination of drugs in Qnexa produced greater weight loss results than either of the drugs used separately.? However, the report suggested a possible risk of birth defects (teratogenicity) and an increased risk of other disorders including psychiatric or cardiac issues.
Should You Take Qnexa?
If the weight loss supplement eventually gets approved, would you take it? Do you feel that weight loss drugs are necessary for successful weight loss in some people?? If you take a diet pill, have you changed your diet and exercise habits as well?
Share your thoughts in a comment below.? And if you find yourself interested in the FDA discussions about Qnexa, check out their webcast that will be broadcast today.
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