FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills
The FDA approved the diet drug Xenical which has only been available by prescription for over the counter distribution. The new name for the lower dose OTC version will be Alli.
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The following Medical News Today article has more information.
FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills (Medical News Today)
I have mixed feelings about this. The article makes clear that this should be used in conjunction with diet and exercise but I think too many people may view it as an easy way to loss weight without any effort on their part. I think it appears to be useful for people in conjunction with diet and exercise and I am all for helping people become healthier. Bit it also seems to play into the American obsession with losing weight without putting forth any effort on their own part. It will be very interesting to see how Roche (the makers of Alli) what kind of advertising they use to promote this drug.
This is the first time the FDA has approved an over-the-conter weight loss drug.
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July 23rd, 2007 at 1:19 pm
This is exactly what I expected to find out after reading the title FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills. Thanks for informative article
September 17th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
I found your blog via Google while searching for weight loss pill and your post regarding FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills looks very interesting for me
September 25th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
The problem is so many people want a miracle pill. Nothing, no supplement, no pill, whatever will work UNLESS you do in fact incorporate a healthy diet and exercise. Look at the U.S., billions are spent every year in the health and fitness industry and yet we have the highest population percentage overweight and/or obese. On top of that it is steadily rising every year.
September 26th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
There are side effects to Alli. They are called after effects. If you don’t eat the way the plan says your body will naturally oppose the effects of any bad food choices you make.I will continue to stay my present course and eat healthy without the pills.
October 3rd, 2007 at 10:44 am
I also found this article doing a reasearch for Weight loss pills. as wu-yi noted above, people r just looking for a miracle pill. it was very informative, thank you for posting it!
Laurie.
October 15th, 2007 at 2:58 am
If you are going…to take weight loss pills for losing weight you have to take the proper diet, so that there will be no serious side effects…and you have to consult with your physician before taking it.
October 29th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
If you want to reduce your weight, you need to do a lot of exercise to accelerate your metabolism. It’s better if you do cardiovascular exercise, because this kind of exercise helps you burn fat…
You should begin with a good eating plan, combining fats and sweets with fruits and vegetables. It will be better if you drink at least eight glasses of water daily to control your calories and your cholesterol.
If you want you can use some pills to control your weight and to accelerate the process of burning fat.
I know some pills which you can use to reduce your weight. Those pills are Xenical and Hoodia. Their results are excellent and fast.
Visit this website to find more information:
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June 1st, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Yeah, it takes some hard work, not just a pill.
August 29th, 2008 at 9:26 am
What do you think about CLA as a weight loss supplement?