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Risky Business: Would you take a pill to lose weight?

 

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It’s been more than a dozen years since the FDA approved a weight-loss drug, but the day has come and the new pill, Belviq, will be hitting pharmacy counters near you soon, Reuters reports.  

 

 

Weight-loss drugs have been notoriously risky, causing serious health conditions and even death. Nowadays, though, with nearly two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, the FDA seems to have decided that the risk presented by drugs like Belviq are dwarfed by the need of society as a whole to drop weight.

 

Belviq has been rejected before because of potential cancer risks. The company producing it, Arena, will still have to conduct a handful of studies to assess the risk of heart attack or stroke with long-term use. As of now, the drug is restricted to adults who are either obese or who are overweight and have at least one weight-related health problem, like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.

 

While many are still concerned about the health risks presented by drugs like Belviq and similar medications that will likely be approved in the coming months, many are hopeful that they just might turn the tide in America’s obesity epidemic.

 

What do you think? Would you take a pill to help you lose weight, knowing the potential risks and side effects?
 
 

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i never would. that was on My Strange Addiction once. the girl practically became anorexic

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by myfatsquirrel on 7/27/2012 3:04:29 PM

 
 

I would never take a pill to loose weight. That can be dangerous and have long term health defects. Loosing weight can be fun and easy, a healthy for shore. i have a new club for weight loss and healthy living. check it out and let me know what you think. Smilethe club is called Weight loss club. i would love to see new members join and help all of you, as you help me Lets be healthy, and happy Smile

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by 35sh7 on 7/24/2012 5:13:28 PM

 
 

No No No No No No NO!!!!! Did I mention NO?!

After that "Bitter Pills" special report last issue of GL Magazine, I will warn everyone I know who is taking weight loss pills!
JUST NO! Common Sense just says "This Isn't Right, This Isn't Right!" How much more do you NEED?!

A flashing sign?

Drop the Pill DROP THE PILL!

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by Dee_Has_Cookiez on 7/22/2012 10:41:10 AM

 
 

I AM ABOUT 20 POUNDS OVERWEIGHT BUT INSTEAD OF TAKING A PILL I AM EATING RIGHT AND EXERCISING. I BELIEVE THAT IF EVERY OVEERWEIGHT PERSON EXERCISED AND ATE RIGHT THERE WOULD BE NO REASON FOR WEIGHT LOSS PILLS. THATS MY OPINION!

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by ccmarie123 on 7/18/2012 8:40:22 PM

 
 

No way! Anyways why would anyone take the pill knowing that it causes cancer? I dont understand why so many medications help you, but have horrible side affects at the same time.

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by kelly268 on 7/10/2012 1:32:57 PM

 
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