Controversial Obesity Drug Approved On Britain’s NHS
June 25th, 2008 | by admin |
A controversial weight loss drug called Rimonabant has been approved for use for British residents on the NHS.
The drug, which is manufactured by Sanofi is not yet approved for use in the United States because studies have shown it can be very dangerous.
The drug was cleared for use in Britain despite the fact that it has been linked to increased risk of depression and suicide.
The drug does work, and when combined with exercise can greatly increase weight loss for obese people.
The drug has been approved for use in obese patients who are not responding to 2 popular obesity drugs; orlistat and sibutramine.
Since 2006, when the drug was first approved, more than 700 adverse reactions to its use have been reported by British patients taking it to assist with their weight loss.
2 Responses to “Controversial Obesity Drug Approved On Britain’s NHS”
By Luka Tunjic on Jun 25, 2008 | Reply
It is true that obesity today is in such proportion that was unknown to any previous generation. But it is true as well that boldness affect so many people today that were unknown to any previous generation.
Then years ago you couldn’t see severe obese person in London, as well as you couldn’t see so many bold people.
Present understanding about cause of obesity is same as present understanding about cause of boldness.
In case of boldness the science is not existent.
In case of obesity the science is wrong.
The basic understanding about fat formation is wrong.
The obese people (adults and children) are victim of bad science.
Before approving any drug or any recommendation how to combat obesity it is necessary to re-examined the basic science about fat formation on the body.
Luka Tunjic
By James on Jun 25, 2008 | Reply
there is a simple way to determin why people are obese today look at their lifestyle i am a obese person i know why i am obese i eat more than i should of the wrong types of food and i dont exercise enough to burn off the food(fuel)my body requires to function so many of todays jobs are sedintary verses the hands on labor force america once had from the service station that did full service to the factory that wasnt fully automated to the single family household which doesnt have enough hands to keep children occupied with outdoor activities or even a ymca (when you can find one that isnt a pervert haven)to gain the exercise and family based activities needed to mold a body into a more healthy shape drugs are not the answer to weightloss simply put junk in junk out