Category: Pill Diet

Vivus diet pill carries risks, FDA warns

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials say they still have safety concerns about an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus, as the company prepares to make a second attempt to convince experts of the drug’s safety next week. Vivus, based in Mountain View, Calif., is one of three small drugmakers racing to bring the first new ...Read More

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If passed, would be first prescription diet pill in 13 years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This week the FDA is set to re-consider a diet pill drug it has already rejected. If it’s passed, it would be the first new prescription diet pill in 13 years. The drug is called Qnexa, but there are serious health concerns, including heart risk and birth defects. Pharmacist Gary Roberts said, ...Read More

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FDA raises safety concerns for Vivus diet pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials say they still have safety concerns about an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus Inc., as the company prepares to make a second attempt to convince experts of the drug’s safety next week. Vivus, based in Mountain View, Calif., is one of three small drugmakers racing to bring the ...Read More

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FDA raises safety concerns for Vivus diet pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials say they still have safety concerns about an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus Inc., as the company prepares to make a second attempt to convince experts of the drug’s safety next week. Vivus, based in Mountain View, Calif., is one of three small drugmakers racing to bring the ...Read More

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Diet Pill Qnexa's Safety Still Questioned By FDA

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials say they still have safety concerns about an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus Inc., as the company prepares to make a second attempt to convince experts of the drug’s safety next week. Vivus, based in Mountain View, Calif., is one of three small drugmakers racing to bring the first ...Read More

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Vivus diet pill carries risks, FDA warns

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials say they still have safety concerns about an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus, as the company prepares to make a second attempt to convince experts of the drug’s safety next week. Vivus, based in Mountain View, Calif., is one of three small drugmakers racing to bring the first new ...Read More

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Experimental diet pill Qnexa to be reviewed by the FDA, again

Qnexa, an experimental diet pill by drug maker Vivus, will be reviewed for a second time by the Food and Drug Administration next week, the Associated Press reported.  FDA officials have continued to voice their concerns about the safety of the drug, which was initially rejected in October 2010. Vivus is making second attempt to ...Read More

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Qnexa diet pill causes concerns for FDA

WASHINGTON – Federal health officials say they still have safety concerns about an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus Inc., as the company prepares to make a second attempt to convince experts of the drug’s safety next week. Vivus, based in Mountain View, Calif., is one of three small drugmakers racing to bring the first ...Read More

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Diet Treatment, Already in Use, to Get F.D.A. Review

By ANDREW POLLACK Published: February 16, 2012 LOS OSOS, Calif. — Next week, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will recommend whether the agency should approve the first new prescription diet pill in 13 years. The F.D.A. rejected the drug under review, Qnexa, in 2010, amid safety concerns, and the drug’s manufacturer is now ...Read More

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Pill mills keep Sumner County drug agents busy

HENDERSONVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Ann is an undercover officer for the 18th Judicial District Task Drug Force in Sumner County. Weight loss and pain management clinics have been keeping drug enforcement agents busy. Since September, five clinics have been shut down in Sumner County because of drug abuse. Optimal Wellness Pain And Weight Loss Clinic in Hendersonville is ...Read More

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