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Posted by S.D. on December 30, 2000, at 17:36:51
Now that drug stores have removed phenylpropanolamine-containing OTC appetite suppression meds (like dexatrim) from their shelves, in advance of a FDA ban, are there effective OTC or prescription alternatives. I don't have a significant weight problem, but as you may know some antidepressants can cause an appetite increase. It can be quite annoying and distracting to be hungry all the time and I found this med to be quite helpful, taken prn ("as needed").
(idle wondering: is PPA really more dangerous than prescription alternatives? If not, is it just that doctors, pharmacies and manufacturers make more money when a med is Rx-only).
peace and health,
S.D.
Posted by S. Howard on December 30, 2000, at 18:49:57
In reply to PPA alternative for appetite suppression?, posted by S.D. on December 30, 2000, at 17:36:51
Drugs like Actifed still have pseudoephedrine in them. Also, you can buy other diet drugs with ephedra, ephedrine, ma huang or caffeine, which are all stimulants. Don't take if you have high blood pressure.-Gracie
Posted by r.anne on December 30, 2000, at 18:57:49
In reply to PPA alternative for appetite suppression?, posted by S.D. on December 30, 2000, at 17:36:51
I've had some luck with regular Metabolite that you get at Walmart. It takes your appetite away.
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