Qnexa :Obesity Pill approved by FDA.

  In the fight against obesity in America,the FDA has approved the drug Qnexa.But is this drug ,previously rejected by the FDA,the answer to the obese population's prayers?These were the main concerns when the drug was rejected in 2010: potential heart problems,birth defects in babies if Qnexa is taken during pregnancy!In a society looking for a quick fix, Qnexa will probably be sold to millions.Millions of obese Americans WILL be exposed to the possible side effects.The obesity crisis in America can be addressed in another simple way: A quick fix so to speak:Stay away from the fast food outlets and start eating the right food! Commonsense,no?

The Obesity Crisis In America.

FDA Backs Weight Loss Drug Qnexa

Qnexa receives FDA approval

Reviewed By: Joseph V. Madia, MD

By: Deanna Morey

Published:  Feb 22, 2012 11:06 pm

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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel has approved investigational diet drug Qnexa designed to treat obesity in adults. The panel had previously rejected the weight loss drug in 2010 based on safety concerns.
Though approved by the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee in a 20-2 vote, the FDA is not bound to accept the recommendation for approval.

Exercise and healthy diet choices should be added to diet drugs to drop weight.

Drugmaker Vivus Inc. expects that the FDA will complete its review of the drug by April 17. Qnexa, a daily oral drug, was developed to address weight loss, type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea.
It combines appetite suppressant phentermine with topiramate, an anti-seizure and migraine medication. Qnexa is designed to work by decreasing a patient's appetite and making users feel full.
"We are pleased with the panel's approval recommendation in support of the safety and efficacy of Qnexa," said Peter Tam, president of VIVUS.
"We look forward to working with the FDA as they complete their evaluation. Obesity is a serious medical condition, and we are committed to making Qnexa available and providing physicians with a new medical treatment option in their battle with this public health epidemic."
Though the panel approved the drug, members did voice concerns about cardiovascular problems and birth defects. Vivus has pledged to undertake a 4-year study involving more than 11,000 patients following approval of the drug to better assess cardiovascular risks in obese patients.
Next month the FDA plans to discuss the possibility of having all weight loss drug makers complete studies to assess heart risks."

  The irony of this drug usage is that in trials it only showed a 10% reduction in body weight, much too little to be classified from "obese" to "normal."Exposing yourself to a drug which at this stage is still questionable,probably not a good idea.