Drugs Alone Not Answer to Obesity Aug 22, 2005
Phentride and Ionamin (phentermine), Tenuate (diethylpropion), Didrex (benzphetamine), and Obezine, Bontril and Adipost (phendimetrazine) are all relatives of amphetamines and approved only for short-term use, which precludes their use in treating a chronic disorder like obesity. Tolerance to these drugs develops within a few weeks and side effects are common, including nervousness, insomnia, rapid heart rate, anxiety and high blood pressure. (The Ledger)
Today's Internet: All spam, all the time Dec 12, 2003
One advertised Vicodin, Ionamin and Viagra, with requests received by 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time delivered by the next day. The computer companies are trying to interest me in new software, with seven inquiries (Pahrump Valley Times, NV)
Feds Bust Alleged Online Drug Business Dec 3, 2003
Chhabra, Faruqui, Sethi, Portales and Johnson, are accused of using interstate commerce to market misbranded, mislabeled prescription drugs, including: Bontril, Ionamin, Phentermine, Adipex, and Meridia, all weight loss drugs, and Viagra. The drugs were allegedly distributed worldwide through Web sites and other online promotions without purchasers ever seeing a doctor (Click10.com, FL)
Feds indict Internet drug sellers Dec 3, 2003
Charges include illegal distribution of controlled substances such as the diet drugs Bontril, Ionamin, Phentermine and Adipex and illegal use of a communications facility to perform the distribution. Among those charged was Vineet K. Chhabra, also known as Vincent K. Chhabra, a 32-year-old Golden Beach, Fla (MSNBC)
Consider medical alternatives when diet and exercise fails you Oct 30, 2003
Phentermine (brand names Adipex or Ionamin): This appetite suppressant is used for the short-term treatment of obesity. It is half of the Fen-Phen combination that was banned for causing heart valve problems (Detroit News, MI)
