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moxiecowgirl
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June 28, 2012 07:00
http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=666272
"Side effects from Belviq include serotonin syndrome - a potentially life-threatening drug reaction that causes the body to produce too much serotonin and causes symptoms of agitation, diarrhea, heavy sweating, fever, muscle spasms, tremors or mental health changes. People taking antidepressants or migraine drugs that increase serotonin levels may be at an increased risk for this side effect. The drug may also cause "disturbances in attention or memory," the FDA said."
Oh boy...sounds like a bargain! Where can I get some? 
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Tanig32
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June 28, 2012 07:01
I saw this on the news last night and it said in the animals that it was tested on some of them got brain and breast cancer, and a doctor on the program said the best way to lose weight is through diet and exercise not by taking weight loss pills.
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ninerbuff
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June 28, 2012 07:03
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I saw this on the news last night and it said in the animals that it was tested on some of them got brain and breast cancer, and a doctor on the program said the best way to lose weight is through diet and exercise not by taking weight loss pills.
But not many want to work hard to lose weight. It's evident by the ever increasing numbers in the overweight and obese in America.
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June 28, 2012 07:08
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Personally, the fact that the fda has approved something does not make me feel that it's safe. In fact, I tend to question it more. But yes, like others have stated, I'm pretty positive it's just going to be another, "Will work if used with proper diet and exercise."...Well, duh.
The FDA usually makes decisions based on scientific study. The main problem I see is WHO did that study and were they funded by the corporation trying to get approval.
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Not true the fda does this for $$MONEY$$ and no other reason. The "studies" are done for short term so short that they have no idea years form now what the drugs do to your health. They are also published in part, anything negative is covered by publishing only the positive. The truth most of these "studies" are actually written by ghost writers and doctors whom had nothing to do with the studies simply sign their names to them! This is why prescrips are worth multi billions. Should the drug go wrong they simply get a hand slap, pay some fine, and continue to produce more bad drugs! Meanwhile you have to seek a lawyer to get some measly compensation. This is all avoided IF the drug companies were held fully responsible for the drugs and vaccines they produce. That is the actual job of fda yet they are paid off to look the other way.
www.mercola.com
Check out Dr. Mercola's site sad it's filled with countless fda approved drugs gone wrong.
If the fda approved it be sure there is a paper trail miles long and it leads to many bank accounts!
If they approve it I know it's not safe or works so I avoid it. Just say NO to drugs. I can and do. I don't even use anything otc let alone prescrip. There are plenty of all natural herbs out there that do work without crazy dangerous side effects.
Your best bet is control your calories by burning more than you eat and get moving adding weights to your program. That's the secret - real consistent commitment and work. I'm hearing this over and over from friends who have lost weight, gained weight, and took back their health. It's working for me I am finally gaining weight and muscle.
Remember You CAN do this! 
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June 28, 2012 07:13
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Personally, the fact that the fda has approved something does not make me feel that it's safe. In fact, I tend to question it more. But yes, like others have stated, I'm pretty positive it's just going to be another, "Will work if used with proper diet and exercise."...Well, duh.
The FDA usually makes decisions based on scientific study. The main problem I see is WHO did that study and were they funded by the corporation trying to get approval.
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Not true the fda does this for $$MONEY$$ and no other reason. The "studies" are done for short term so short that they have no idea years form now what the drugs do to your health. They are also published in part, anything negative is covered by publishing only the positive. The truth most of these "studies" are actually written by ghost writers and doctors whom had nothing to do with the studies simply sign their names to them! This is why prescrips are worth multi billions. Should the drug go wrong they simply get a hand slap, pay some fine, and continue to produce more bad drugs! Meanwhile you have to seek a lawyer to get some measly compensation. This is all avoided IF the drug companies were held fully responsible for the drugs and vaccines they produce. That is the actual job of fda yet they are paid off to look the other way.
www.mercola.com
Check out Dr. Mercola's site sad it's filled with countless fda approved drugs gone wrong.
If the fda approved it be sure there is a paper trail miles long and it leads to many bank accounts!
If they approve it I know it's not safe or works so I avoid it. Just say NO to drugs. I can and do. I don't even use anything otc let alone prescrip. There are plenty of all natural herbs out there that do work without crazy dangerous side effects.
Your best bet is control your calories by burning more than you eat and get moving adding weights to your program. That's the secret - real consistent commitment and work. I'm hearing this over and over from friends who have lost weight, gained weight, and took back their health. It's working for me I am finally gaining weight and muscle.
Remember You CAN do this!
Well if you believe everything that Mercola says, then I could see your point. Personally I think Mercola is a quack.
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June 28, 2012 07:16
Oh, oh, it's magic, you know ♪
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ninerbuff
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June 28, 2012 07:29
There are "good" things that the FDA has banned too. Injectable Vitamin C was one that still causes controversy.
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ElizabethRoad
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June 28, 2012 08:11
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Oh yeah, FDA. A pill that can possibly make me die from a heart attack or stroke is totally safe.
But, sadly, most people would overlook that warning and flock to it anyway.
Funny that you mention this because this is a listed warning for the Birth Control pill too. We are willing to overlook those risks for "convenience"... which is really sad.
Yes but not taking a birth control pill has worse side effects...
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asamuels85
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June 28, 2012 08:57
Wait a second, Dont people try to reduce their weight to AVOID heart attacks and/or STROKE? And the other side affects sound like it IS crack or meth.. I would be afraid even if i was morbidly obese... smh
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ninerbuff
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June 28, 2012 13:31
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Wait a second, Dont people try to reduce their weight to AVOID heart attacks and/or STROKE? And the other side affects sound like it IS crack or meth.. I would be afraid even if i was morbidly obese... smh
If someone is at risk of death from obesity, then I could definitely see them using it. But it's not them I'm worried about. It's the people who have like 20lbs to lose trying to get hold of the drug.
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amclaws25
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June 28, 2012 13:52
I hate diet pills! My sister uses Alli all the time. During this shortage they just had, she gained 10 pounds back. Hmmmmm, I wonder why!? Her body is now dependent on it for her weight loss. I think the yo-yoing from these stupid "weight loss supplements" cause way more harm than good. Yes, maybe for the very obese to get them kickstarted, but it's awful for the ones that just need to loose 30 pounds or so.
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sneekspeete
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June 30, 2012 08:32
Crack cocaine suppress ur appetite too.wonder if FDA will approve that next for a weight loss drug that can also cause heart attacks.
things that make u go hhhhhmmmm.
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ninerbuff
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June 30, 2012 11:53
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I hate diet pills! My sister uses Alli all the time. During this shortage they just had, she gained 10 pounds back. Hmmmmm, I wonder why!? Her body is now dependent on it for her weight loss. I think the yo-yoing from these stupid "weight loss supplements" cause way more harm than good. Yes, maybe for the very obese to get them kickstarted, but it's awful for the ones that just need to loose 30 pounds or so.
And that's the problem. While they maybe TOTALLY SAFE, they end up being a crutch. However DIETS are no different IMO.
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July 01, 2012 07:04
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I hate diet pills! My sister uses Alli all the time. During this shortage they just had, she gained 10 pounds back. Hmmmmm, I wonder why!? Her body is now dependent on it for her weight loss. I think the yo-yoing from these stupid "weight loss supplements" cause way more harm than good. Yes, maybe for the very obese to get them kickstarted, but it's awful for the ones that just need to loose 30 pounds or so.
And that's the problem. While they maybe TOTALLY SAFE, they end up being a crutch. However DIETS are no different IMO.
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I hear ya. I have always believed that it needs to come off slow with a lifestyle change to be successful.
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July 01, 2012 07:47
And in two years we'll see commercials from lawyers that start out: Warning! BELVIQ has been known to cause serious injury or even death! If you or a loved one took BELVIQ and suffered tumors, heart attacks, liver failure, or sudden death, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 1-800-FDA-FAIL for a free consulation.
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And in two years we'll see commercials from lawyers that start out: Warning! BELVIQ has been known to cause serious injury or even death! If you or a loved one took BELVIQ and suffered tumors, heart attacks, liver failure, or sudden death, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 1-800-FDA-FAIL for a free consulation.
Yeah, but I kinda hate lawyers that advertise that way. Kinda scummy. Lots of times you'll find an injury lawyer at major accidents.
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MaraDiaz
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July 01, 2012 08:20
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And in two years we'll see commercials from lawyers that start out: Warning! BELVIQ has been known to cause serious injury or even death! If you or a loved one took BELVIQ and suffered tumors, heart attacks, liver failure, or sudden death, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 1-800-FDA-FAIL for a free consulation.
Yeah, but I kinda hate lawyers that advertise that way. Kinda scummy. Lots of times you'll find an injury lawyer at major accidents.
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I agree, especially since most of the money goes to the lawyers, but without them, companies would get away with even more than they do. Besides, my major point was, just because the FDA approves it, doesn't mean it's safe.
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And in two years we'll see commercials from lawyers that start out: Warning! BELVIQ has been known to cause serious injury or even death! If you or a loved one took BELVIQ and suffered tumors, heart attacks, liver failure, or sudden death, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 1-800-FDA-FAIL for a free consulation.
Yeah, but I kinda hate lawyers that advertise that way. Kinda scummy. Lots of times you'll find an injury lawyer at major accidents.
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I agree, especially since most of the money goes to the lawyers, but without them, companies would get away with even more than they do. Besides, my major point was, just because the FDA approves it, doesn't mean it's safe.
Well there's lot's of drugs that are approved by the FDA that are totally fine. There are some that are approved that haven't had a LONG enough study to determine long term effects. I don't think this one will be an issue since it's an appetite suppressant and we have lots of OTC appetite suppressants out on the market now.
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And in two years we'll see commercials from lawyers that start out: Warning! BELVIQ has been known to cause serious injury or even death! If you or a loved one took BELVIQ and suffered tumors, heart attacks, liver failure, or sudden death, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 1-800-FDA-FAIL for a free consulation.
Yeah, but I kinda hate lawyers that advertise that way. Kinda scummy. Lots of times you'll find an injury lawyer at major accidents.
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I agree, especially since most of the money goes to the lawyers, but without them, companies would get away with even more than they do. Besides, my major point was, just because the FDA approves it, doesn't mean it's safe.
Well there's lot's of drugs that are approved by the FDA that are totally fine. There are some that are approved that haven't had a LONG enough study to determine long term effects. I don't think this one will be an issue since it's an appetite suppressant and we have lots of OTC appetite suppressants out on the market now.
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It's true plenty of approved drugs are fine, but this one had cancer as a 'side effect' in the early studies and was originally rejected because of that. Personally, any drug that might have cancer as a side effect is not going into my body. I already can't afford to eat organic, why add to my cancer chances?
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