These are practical and reliable responses to FAQ's from Googlers. For every person who asks a question there are several others who have the same concern. I hope that this post will take out some of the guess work for living a healthier life. Please note the obligatory disclaimer that this is not a substitute for medical advice, and that you need to contact your doctors with any specific questions. I wish you good health.

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What's the Skinny on Diet Pills

Posted on January 18, 2008

I don't advocate diet pills. There are no short cuts to long-term weight loss. However, a frequently asked question, especially during this time of the year, is what's new with diet pills.A few years ago, the combination of phenteremine ad pondimin,( phen-fen), was quite popular. Both medications were effective appetite suppressants and they helped patients lose weight faster. However, their use was discontinued when they were associated with valvular heart disease.Current medications which are available include orlistat (Xenical, Alli) and sibutramine (Meridia). Orlistat interferes with abso...

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