US approves second new weight loss drug in a decade
AFP | 18th July, 2012
Photo illustration shows overweight women in the US. – File Photo by AFP
WASHINGTON: US regulators on Tuesday approved a new drug called Qsymia to boost weight loss in obese and overweight people – the second such drug to reach the US market in 13 years.
“Qsymia, used responsibly in combination with a healthy lifestyle that includes a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, provides another treatment option for chronic weight management in Americans,” said Janet Woodcock, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
I need to know how does the pills work and how will this work with hypertension, thyroid medication. Have tried everything my dr said he will not give diet pills because he weight 210 and 6'3". I am a 63 year female and weight 290 lbs 5 feet 3 so I need help. How can we get these pills
Please provide information on drug such as properties and side effects, interaction with presciption medication. How will this drug affect people with hypertension, heart disease and diabetes as most obese persons have one of such comorbidities.
How can I get this pill!