Weight Management

Diet Aid Works Best with Other Life Changes

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 8th, 2001

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center reported that obese women lost an average 24.4 pounds (10.8% of their body weight) in one year, when they used the weight loss drug, Meridia, in combination with a comprehensive lifestyle modification program that included diet and exercise.

This was compared to a loss of only 8.4 pounds (4.1%) for women treated by medication alone.

Participants in both groups were prescribed 10 to 15 milligrams per day of Meridia, a weight loss medication manufactured by the Knoll Pharmaceutical Co. They were also told to limit their daily food intake to 1,200-1,500 calories, and to exercise four to five...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2001-02-08)

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