Lose weight by balancing your hormones (1) Nov 15, 2009
I take lovastatin (Mevacor) for high cholesterol; I take Alli and phentermine to lose weight ... Alli, an over-the-counter fat-blocker isn't the cure, nor is the prescription appetite suppressant phentermine, which is highly addictive and can be extremely dangerous if combined with other other diet meds. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Does phentermine interact badly with any drugs? Nov 14, 2009
Does phentermine interact badly with any drugs ... Does phentermine interact badly with any drugs ... Is phentermine safe to use. (CNN -- Health)
Have You Used Diet Pills? Nov 5, 2009
Are you a woman who has taken the diet pill Phentermine ... If so, "GMA" wants to hear about your experiences with Phentermine, or any similar diet pill. (ABC News)
Takeda, Amylin to Develop Obesity Drugs in Possible $1 Billion Agreement Nov 2, 2009
The best-selling weight-loss drug, Roche Holding AGs Xenical, generated $465 million in sales last year, followed by Abbott Laboratories Meridia with sales of $41 million and generic phentermine with $40 million, according to IMS Health Inc., a market data company in Norwalk, Connecticut. The Takeda-Amylin agreement also will include other compounds being developed by the two companies, according to the statement dated Nov. 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Diet Drugs In the Pipeline Oct 23, 2009
It incorporates low doses of two previously approved prescription medications: the diet drug phentermine, and topiramate, which is used to treat epilepsy and chronic migraines. Phentermine reduces appetite; topiramate increases the sense of fullness. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
3 new prescription diet drugs may soon help obese Oct 22, 2009
Three prescription drugs now used to treat obesity include phentermine, which suppresses appetite; sibutramine (Meridia), which makes people feel full more quickly; and orlistat (Xenical), which keeps some dietary fat from being absorbed by the intestine ... It incorporates low doses of two previously approved prescription medications: the diet drug phentermine, and topiramate, which is used to treat epilepsy and chronic migraines ... Phentermine reduces appetite; topiramate increases the sense... (USA Today -- News)
Two Old Drugs, One New Diet Pill Sep 11, 2009
Patients taking a novel diet drug that combines the stimulant phentermine with the anticonvulsant topiramate lost an average of 37 pounds over a year with significant improvement in a number of heart risk factors, according to an announcement Vivus, the developer of the drug ... Phentermine, a stimulant that acts as an appetite suppressant, has remained on the market, although as Roslin said, "it can increase blood pressure or make people feel jumpy." ... Dr. Carl Lavie of the Ochsner Heart and... (ABC News)
Appeals court upholds Kan. pharmacist's conviction Sep 11, 2009
The prescriptions cited included Ambien, a controlled drug used for insomnia; and phentermine, a stimulant that is sometimes contained in prescription drugs used for weight loss. Red Mesa's owner, Dr. Wilbur Hilst of Wewoka, Okla. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Coroner to Hold Michael Jackson Autopsy Results Until Cops Complete Death ProbeJackson toxicology complete, results held pending manslaughter investigation. Aug 11, 2009
Among the items seized from Murray's Texas office were a vial containing 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a vial containing a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, a photocopy picture of Murray, Rolodex cards, public storage receipts, and a receipt for a "Cricket" phone, according to a receipt attached to the warrant. 1. (ABC News)
Police arrest two women for drug possession Aug 8, 2009
The police report shows the woman had altered the prescription to obtain Phentermine (Adipex), an amphetamine. She was taken into custody and booked on counts of fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance and possession of amphetamines (illegal). (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Who Is Dr. Conrad Murray?After Michael Jackson's death, lawsuits and arrests against physician emerge. Jul 31, 2009
Among the items seized from Murray's Texas office last week were a vial containing 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a vial containing a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, a photocopy picture of Murray, Rolodex cards, public storage receipts, and a receipt for a "Cricket" phone, according to an inventory attached to the warrant. . (ABC News)
Home of Jackson doctor searched Jul 29, 2009
Items seized during the searches included 27 tablets of the weight loss drug Phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant Clonazepam, two hard drives, notices from the Internal Revenue Service and a registration for controlled substances. Police have said Dr Murray is co-operating in the investigation. (BBC News)
Michael Jackson Doctor's Las Vegas Home, Office Searched Jul 29, 2009
" Police appear to be building a manslaughter case against the cardiologist, who was hired by Jackson to be his private physician in the months leading up to the planned July 13 launch of the singer's 50-date comeback residency at London's O2 arena. According to DEA agents, along with LAPD detectives and Metro Las Vegas officers, served search warrants on Murray's home and the Global Cardiovascular Associates office in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The warrants for last week's raids were obtained based... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Agents Search Vegas Home, Office Of Jackson Doctor Jul 29, 2009
They collected an array of items, including 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, business cards, notices from the Internal Revenue Service and computer hard drives. Murray, 56, who is licensed in California, Nevada and Texas, became Jackson's personal physician in May and was to accompany him to London for a series of concerts starting in July. (Click2Houston, TX)
Source: Dr. Conrad Murray gave Jackson powerful sedative that may have killed him Jul 28, 2009
Records show they confiscated 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, a forensic image of a hard drive, rolodex business cards and e-mails. Murray, a cardiologist, is licensed to practice in California, Texas and Nevada, and records show he has had no disciplinary actions taken against him. (KHOU.com, TX)
Experts: Full Criminal Probe in Jackson Case Jul 27, 2009
The items seized included 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, business cards, storage receipts, notices from the Internal Revenue Service and computer hard drives. Authorities also took e-mails from and correspondence addressed to Stacey Howe. (Newsmax)
Can doctors be convicted for prescription drug deaths? Jul 25, 2009
In the police search of Murray's office Wednesday, authorities seized items including "27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, two hard drives, notices from the IRS, and a controlled substance registration," according to the Associated Press. While police have previously interviewed Murray, he had not been formally listed as a suspect. (Christian Science Monitor)
Manslaughter Probe Targets Doctor Jul 25, 2009
Among them were 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, two computer hard drives, e-mails and a controlled substance registration. Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff, confirmed a search warrant had been executed and that none of the items seized had previously been requested by authorities, but did not comment further. (Click2Houston, TX)
Michael Jackson's Doctor Revealed As Manslaughter Suspect Jul 25, 2009
" After interviewing Murray twice and not saying whether he was a suspect, the court records offered the first public confirmation by police that Murray is the focus of their investigation."I do not know what they are looking for, and I can't possibly tell you how anything they took in any way connects with the death of Michael Jackson," Murray's attorney, Edward Chernoff, told the paper. Chernoff was present at both searches and he stressed that his client did not give Jackson any narcotics or... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jackson's doctor is probe target Jul 24, 2009
Items seized during the searches included 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam, two hard drives, notices from the Internal Revenue Service and a controlled substance registration. Speaking a few days after Jackson's death, Dr Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff, denied his client administered painkilling drugs that could have contributed to the singer's death. (BBC News -- Americas)
Search Warrants: Jackson Doc a TargetWarrants show cops sought evidence tying Conrad Murray to manslaughter. Jul 24, 2009
Among the items seized from the office were a vial containing 27 tablets of the weight loss drug phentermine, a vial containing a tablet of the muscle relaxant clonazepam and a receipt for a "Cricket" phone, according to a receipt attached to the warrant. Cricket phones essentially are untraceable, because the company requires no contracts, no credit checks and no set-up fees, according to a sales representative for the company. (ABC News)
Big-league outing by Ponson lifts Omaha past N.O. Jul 12, 2009
Ponson was banned from international competition for two years after testing positive for phentermine, which is similar to an amphetamine. The news of the test surfaced June 26, and Ponson responded by saying his doctor issued the drug for weight loss. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Tag stop leads to drug charge Jul 9, 2009
The officer found the woman had phentermine, an amphetamine used for weight loss, and Xanax, an anxiety medication, police said. Garduno-Moreno was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count each of driving without a license, altering a license plate and driving an unregistered vehicle, police said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dangerous diets in disguise Jul 3, 2009
She has suffered through juice-only fasts such as the master cleanse, attempted a raw-food diet and other food-restriction plans, popped phentermine and Prozac and tried drastically slashing calories. When she got pregnant, Baker was elated that she could buy previously off-limit foods. (MSNBC -- Health)
Weight Loss and B12 Shots Jun 30, 2009
Phentermine (Fastin, Adipex,Ionamin). Xenical (a lower dose equivalent is now found OTC). (Suite101.com)
MLB: K.C.'s Ponson positive for stimulant at WBC Jun 27, 2009
The International Baseball Federation said Friday that Ponson tested positive for Phentermine, a weight-loss drug that is similar in chemical structure to an amphetamine. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ponson tested positive during '09 Classic Jun 27, 2009
Ponson, whose positive test was for Phentermine, will be treated as a first-time offender under the MLB Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, subject to a medical review and a fine. Moore said that particular drug could be taken by a Major League player if he obtains prior authorization by MLB.. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
MLB Notebook: Royals pitcher banned from international competition Jun 27, 2009
The International Baseball Federation said yesterday that Ponson tested positive for Phentermine, a weight-loss drug that is similar in chemical structure to an amphetamine. Ponson pitched well for the Netherlands in March in the WBC and later signed a minor league contract with Kansas City. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
400-calorie diet trims waistlines, raises eyebrows May 17, 2009
Dr. Henry Snead, who has offices in Waterloo and Garner and plans for another in Mason City, restricts his patients to just 400 calories per day and prescribes the appetite suppressant phentermine. More than 20 former and current patients of Snead contacted The Courier to share their stories, about half of whom wished to remain anonymous. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Masters Pharmaceutical fined by DEA May 5, 2009
The DEA claimed that Masters sold more than 4 million dosages of hydrocodone, phentermine and alprazolam to the Internet pharmacies between 2005 and 2008 and didn t report the sales to the agency. By failing to report the suspicious orders for controlled substances that it received from rogue Internet pharmacies, Masters Pharmaceuticals contributed substantially to the explosive growth of prescription drug abuse in this country, said Robert Corso, special agent in charge, Detroit Field Division... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Customers testify about online pharmacy orders Apr 10, 2009
In the fifth day of testimony, a database expert who works with the FBI was called to testify about business records showing orders for medications including the weight-loss drug phentermine, which can become addictive ... Evan Kopald, a pharmacist from California, testified for prosecutors that he ordered and received 30 phentermine pills without ever speaking to a doctor. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
400 calories a day, long walks Mar 22, 2009
Participants take the diet pill phentermine once daily, he said, at the cost of around $30 a month. The diet pill gives people energy and curbs appetite, he said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Diet gets mixed reviews from peers Mar 22, 2009
Dillon also said he had concerns with patients taking phentermine for more than three months, saying it could be habit-forming. Dillon said he prefers his patients consume packaged foods or drinks designed specifically for very low-calorie diets. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
