Re: Turn off the hunger switch:

[Guest guest]

> I saw this story on my local news. The pills being prescribed are

> Phenermean and Phendra-Metrasine (not related to the notorious Phen-

Phen

> which has been proven unsafe and is off the market). What do you

guys

> (especially the MD's on the list) think of these medications?

>

> http://www.wjla.com/news/showstory.hrb?f=n & s=51344 & f1=hea

The " Phenermean " mentioned is almost definitely phentermine,

the " phen " portion of " fen-phen. " The " fen " part, fenfluramine, was

the one taken off the market for possibly causing heart valve

problems. I have no idea what the " phendra-metrasine " is, but it is

probably also a stimulant anorectic drug. Stimulants are effective

at reducing appetite and increasing metabolism but should probably

only be used by the most obese subjects and only for short periods of

time. They have many side effects such as hypertension, tachycardia

(increased heart rate), and insomnia. Definitely not something for a

CRONie to use to reduce appetite.