EU agency urges ban on a weight loss pill linked to increased heart attacks and strokes EU agency urges ban on Reductil or called Meridia in the US as it could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. To lose weight healthily and effectively, using hypnosis was suggested.
BigNews.Biz - Jan 31,2010 - On 22 January 2010, The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) urges ban on a weight loss pill containing sibutramine, which are sold under the names Reductil, Reduxade and Zelium in Europe and Meridia in the United States over fears that it could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
"The risks of these medicines are greater than their benefits," they said.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration said that the drug increased the chances of a heart attack or stroke for people with cardiovascular disease.
A trial involving 10,000 patients had revealed that Reductil could lead to heart problems. It has the potential to increase blood pressure and heart rate. As a result, patients with high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease are more prone to suffer the side effects after taking the pill. The situation is even more worrying as the weight-loss pill is only available to those who are obese and these people are more likely to have heart problems. People under the age of 16 are also advised not to take Reductil.
Statistically, ever since Reductil was introduced in 2001, there have been 2,094 suspected adverse reactions and 17 deaths linked to the pill. Six of the deaths were caused by heart problems and stroke.
Actually, Reductil is a neurotransmitter inhibitor that enables the users to lose weight by feeling full even eaten a small portion. Thus it reduces appetite and cravings hence leading to weight loss. But its efficacy is also dependent on being supported by a healthy diet and regular exercise, which in fact are essential for losing weight effectively.
Reductil belongs to the family of amphetamines. Apart from the active ingredient Sibutramine, Reductil consists of Colloidal anhydrous silica, Dimethicone, Gelatin, Indigo carmine (E132), Iron oxides and hydroxides (E172), Lactose monohydrate, Lecithin (E322), Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Propylene glycol, Quinoline yellow (E104), Shellac glaze, Sibutramine hydrochloride, Sodium lauryl sulphate and Titanium dioxide (E171).
Reductil comes in three does of 5mg, 10mg and 15 mg. it is intended to be taken once each day and for one year only. Although its effect varies among different individuals, traditionally, users can achieve a steady weight loss of 1-2lbs a week, when they follow a healthy and nutritious diet alongside with doing regular exercise.
But can we lose weight without taking any pills?
Frank YS, the director of http://www.LossWeightEbook.com and the author of an eBook ‘Learn Hypnosis for Weight Loss in One Day’ said, “As a matter of fact, our mind controls our body and behaviors. And so if our mind can guide us to the proper way of eating, we would then have the weight we desire naturally and we do not need to take any pills. Find another, better way to satisfy the intention is what we need to do. This is why hypnosis can help people to solve the problem of overweight. In any case, we will put back on all the weight we have lost once we stop taking the weight
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