The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked the doctors to avoid prescribing anti obesity drugs containing sibutramine for patients who have a history of cardiovascular disease.
While the drug, which is marketed in Australia as Ectiva or Reductil and as Meridia in the United States, already carries a message which warns against consumption among patients with heart disease, the FDA has asked the makers to include those patients who have a history of cardiovascular disease.
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Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
The study has led the FDA to come out with a string of suggestions which includes physicians regularly monitoring blood pressure and heart rate of patients using sibutramine and discontinuing the drug if the patient did not lose at least 5 percent of baseline weight within the first three to six months of treatment.
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Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.
Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.
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High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
Low Calorie Diet | Low Calorie Foods
Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.
Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.
