British Experts: Diet Drug Orlistat (Xenical / alli) Better Choice Than Acomplia

Claims that diet drug rimonabant (Acomplia / Zimulti) offers benefits beyond those associated with weight loss may not be justified, according to a new report by independent British medical experts.

The diet drug has been sold...

Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Drug Is Approved

The Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the first officially sanctioned weight-loss drug to be sold without a prescription.

Alli blocks the absorption of fat but has some unpleasant side effects.

Experts expect the...

Medication Shows Modest Benefit In Reducing Weight, Improving HDL, Triglyceride Levels

Use of the weight-loss medication rimonabant produced modest yet sustained weight loss after 2 years, and improved HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, according to a study in the February 15 issue of JAMA.

Approximately...